An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 24. The conference call can be accessed via the investors' section of Duke Energy’s Web site or by dialing 800/946-0783 in the United States or 719/457-2658 outside the United States. The confirmation code is 772948. Please call in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A replay of the conference call will be available until Nov. 5 by dialing 888/203-1112 with a confirmation code of 772948. The international replay number is 719/457-0820, confirmation code 772948. A replay and transcript also will be available by accessing the investors' section of the company’s Web site.

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: at:  www.duke-energy.com.