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DUKE ENERGY 2007 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT 15
We are taking five steps to build our bridges to a low-
carbon future:
First, we are working to shape public policy. We are
pursuing passage of federal carbon legislation that will give
the electric utility industry the time it needs to make the
transition to low-carbon generation, without severe damage
to our economy and our customers.
Second, we are pursuing new technology for generation
and distribution of electricity and for energy efficiency to
reduce our carbon footprint.
Third, we are building new generation plants. We are also
developing our talent base so we have the workforce we need
to successfully transition to a low-carbon future.
Fourth, we are balancing diverse interests. We are engaging
with stakeholders to understand all viewpoints and find the best
path to sustainable carbon reduction.
Fifth, we are taking a long view. Halving our CO2 emissions
won’t happen overnight. This is a marathon, not a sprint — but
the sooner we start, the greater the benefits.
The following pages describe these five steps in greater detail.
“I’ve been a meter reader and worked
in Customer Service, Accounting and
Human Resources. In my current role,
I bring the customer perspective to
lawmakers and their staffs on Capitol
Hill. This helps them better understand
how we are trying to minimize the
impact on our customers as we
work to reduce our greenhouse
gas emissions.”
JOHN HAYSBERT
Manager, Federal Governmental Affairs
Duke Energy
Washington, D.C.
BUILDING BRIDGES TO A LOW-CARBON FUTURE:
How we will get there