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16 DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION / 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
DUKE ENERGY AT A GLANCE
U.S. Franchised Electric and Gas
U.S. Franchised Electric and Gas (USFE&G) consists of
Duke Energy’s regulated generation, electric and gas transmis-
sion and distribution systems. USFE&G’s generation portfolio is
a balanced mix of energy resources having different operating
characteristics and fuel sources designed to provide energy
at the lowest possible cost.
Electric Operations
Owns approximately 27,000 megawatts (MW)
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of generating capacity
Service area covers about 50,000 square miles with ■
an estimated population of 11 million
Service to approximately 4 million residential, commercial ■
and industrial customers
Over 151,600 miles of distribution lines and a 20,900- ■
mile transmission system
Gas Operations
Regulated natural gas transmission and distribution ■
services to approximately 500,000 customers in
southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky
Commercial Power
Commercial Power owns, operates and manages power
plants, primarily located in the Midwest. Commercial Power’s
subsidiary, Duke Energy Retail Sales, serves retail electric
customers in Ohio with generation and other energy services
at competitive rates. Commercial Power also includes Duke
Energy Generation Services (DEGS), an on-site energy solutions
and utility services provider.
Owns and operates a balanced generation portfolio of
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approximately 7,550 net MW of power generation
(excluding wind assets)
DEGS currently has approximately 735 MW of wind
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energy in operation and over 5,000 MW of wind energy
projects in development
Duke Energy International
Duke Energy International (DEI) operates and manages power
generation facilities and engages in sales and marketing of
electric power and natural gas outside the U.S. DEI’s activities
target power generation in Latin America. DEI also has an
equity investment in National Methanol Co. in Saudi Arabia,
a regional producer of MTBE, a gasoline additive.
Owns, operates or has substantial interests in
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approximately 4,000 net MW of generation facilities
About 75 percent of DEI’s generating capacity is
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hydroelectric
CINCINNATI, OHIO
PLAINFIELD, IND.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Corporate
Headquarters
U.S. Franchised
Electric & Gas Area
Major U.S. Office
Location
Duke Energy
International Office
Location