Duke Energy Corporation

Emissions Details

Scope 1 Emissions

100+ million tonnes (2006)

Notes on Emissions

Company does not estimate Scope 2 indirect emissions. It also does not track Scope 2 megawatt-hours purchased for its own consumption. The company produces most of the electricity that it consumes. The emissions from Duke Energy’s electricity consumption are therefore accounted for in the company’s direct emissions.

Emissions have not been verified

Climate Change Strategy Details

Goals
> Promote U.S. federal policy mandating economy-wide reductions of greenhouse gas emissions
> Create the option to build new nuclear (carbon-free) generation
> Pilot clean coal and other innovative technologies, including early mover on carbon capture and sequestration
> Secure cost-effective renewable/alternative sources of energy
> Implement voluntary plan to reduce, avoid and/or sequester at least 10 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalents over the next eight years (2007-2014)
> Continue to focus on safe, reliable and efficient power plant operations
> Obtain state regulatory support of energy efficiency initiatives and model energy efficiency internally
> Develop next generation environmental goals in 2008 to further reduce footprint
> Participate in international climate change efforts including role in technology transfer and post-Kyoto framework
> Provide information, education and energy efficiency options to customers.