Political Participation

Duke Energy strongly supports individual participation in the political process in our communities, including involvement with political parties, candidates or issues, and participation by eligible employees in Duke Energy's political action committee, DUKEPAC. Such activities demonstrate that we care about the communities in which we live and work.

About DUKEPAC

As an energy company, we are affected by the decisions made by federal, state and local officials. In turn, these decisions also affect our customers, employees and shareholders.

DUKEPAC is a voluntary, nonpartisan political action committee that:

• Encourages employee awareness of and participation in the political process
• Makes contributions to qualified candidates running for public office.

Purpose

- DUKEPAC By-Laws, Article IV, Section 1.

Administration

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.

Candidate Selection Criteria

DUKEPAC’s board of trustees evaluates candidates using the following criteria:

• The candidate/public official represents part or all of an area in which Duke Energy, or its subsidiaries, conduct business.
• The candidate/public official serves as a member of leadership or a committee with jurisdiction over matters that impact our business.
• The candidate/public official demonstrates support for public policy issues that are important to our business, customers, and communities.
• The candidate/public official is an emerging public policy leader.

DUKEPAC Officers

Political Contribution Reports

DUKEPAC contributions are publicly disclosed on the following federal and state Web sites.

• Federal
• Florida
• Ohio
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• North Carolina
• South Carolina