The chat will be hosted by Bob Reid, president -- Duke Energy Gas Transmission’s (DEGT) Canadian operations; and Dorothy Ables, senior vice president -- finance and administration, and chief financial officer, DEGT.

Internet users can view the webcast by accessing the investors' section  of the company’s Web site to see slides and listen to audio. You can also listen to the conference by calling 800/946-0783 and using confirmation code 735975. International callers should call 719/457-2658 and use confirmation code 735975. A replay of the conference call will be available through July 10 by calling 888/203-1112, confirmation code 735975. The international replay is 719/457-0820, code 735975.

Duke Energy is a diversified multinational energy company with an integrated network of energy assets and expertise. The company manages a dynamic portfolio of natural gas and electric supply, delivery and trading businesses – meeting the energy needs of customers throughout North America and in key markets around the world. Duke Energy, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a Fortune 100 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available on the Internet at: www.duke-energy.com.