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Not much! Providing energy around
the clock is more complicated than just
flipping a switch. We must manage
complex trade-offs. For instance, investing
in fossil fuels to produce electricity is desired
by some because they are affordable and reliable,
but they also produce environmental emissions.
Renewable fuels have little or no emissions,
but they also are not yet as affordable or reliable
as fossil fuels. Additionally, we must balance
customer needs for affordable, reliable and
cleaner energy with investor needs for competitive
returns on their invested capital. In this year’s
report, we will show you how we balance these
trade-offs to generate sustainable growth that
benefits all of our stakeholders.
WHAT IS SIMPLE ABOUT PROVIDING
AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY?
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION / 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 1