Statement on Duke Energy's Bids for Renewable Energy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Michael Shore, 828-582-3141

(Raleigh, NC - April 20, 2007) Duke Energy today issued a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) seeking bids for power generated from renewable energy sources, including sun, wind, water, organic matter and others. The announcement comes as the NC General Assembly discusses adoption of a renewable energy and efficiency portfolio standard that would require utilities to meet energy demand from resources that include up to 20% renewable energy. The following statement may be attributed to Michael Shore, senior air policy analyst with the North Carolina Office of Environmental Defense.

“Duke Energy has seen the light. Solar and other clean energy sources are part of our future. Duke’s interest in renewables reflects the strong support in the legislature for setting a portfolio standard during this session. North Carolina can show leadership in the fight against global warming by adopting a standard that requires utilities to meet demand from resources that include renewables and efficiency.”