Political Involvement: DUKEPAC
DUKEPAC is a voluntary, nonpartisan political action committee that encourages employee participation in the political process and makes contributions to qualified candidates for public office. Administrative costs associated with operating DUKEPAC are paid by Duke Energy, as allowed by law. Employee contributions, all of which are voluntary, go to federal, state and local candidates. DUKEPAC is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of company employees. Any DUKEPAC member may make a recommendation on candidates deserving support, but decisions on which candidates receive contributions are made by the DUKEPAC Board.
DUKEPAC Contributions – 2007
| Local and Regional Office | State Office | Federal Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $500 | $40,250 | $0 |
| Kentucky | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| North Carolina | $0 | $43,750 | $0 |
| Ohio | $13,000 | $84,150 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | $0 | $2,000 | $0 |
| South Carolina | $0 | $52,000 | $0 |
| Various States | $0 | $0 | $137,000 |
| Political Parties | $0 | $28,950 | $0 |
| Leadership PACS | $0 | $0 | $71,000 |
| National Parties | $0 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Other | $0 | $600 | $0 |
| Total | $13,500 | $254,400 | $253,000 |
