Slide 1: Building the Future of Energy with Rowan County
Building the Future of Energy with Rowan County (~ DUKE Se” ENERGY. We're focused on delivering reliable, increasingly clean energy to the customers and communities we serve, all while keeping energy prices low. Powering a growing state Over the next 15 years, annual electric use by Duke Energy cust
Slide 2: Project Proposal
Project Proposal & ENERGY. We're focused on delivering reliable, increasingly clean energy to the customers and communities we serve, all while keeping energy prices low. * ‘7 Proposed new generation at Buck Energy Complex he ee ie Type: Two hydrogen-capable simple-cycle natural gas combustion turbi
Slide 3: Buck Energy Complex
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Slide 4: Project Timeline
Project Timeline & ENERGY. KEY MILESTONES 2025 2026 2030 EC E> e Submit Certificate of Public Submit air permit and Buck natural gas Convenience and Necessity complete permitting turbines placed into service *dates subject to change
Slide 5: Buck Simple-Cycle Combustion Turbine Location
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Slide 6: Community Benefits & Giving
Community Benefits & Giving & ENERGY, } Duke Energy is proud to power the vitality of Rowan County with nearly $300,000 in foundation giving and charitable grants donated in recent years. We are proud to collaborate with critical local organizations on significant philanthropic impact, including: ¢
Slide 7: New Combustion Turbine Air Permitting
New Combustion Turbine Air Permitting & DUKE Robust air permit data collection Air dispersion modeling estimates the air quality at each dot by considering factors such as terrain, emission rates, meteorological conditions and other relevant data. ENERGY. The air permit application follows an EPA-pr
Slide 8: Coal Ash Recycling
DUKE Coal Ash Recycling Ww” ENERGY. © In 2020, NCDEQ approved Buck's ash basin closure plans as “protective of public health and the environment.” We are now turning a byproduct into a benefit, excavating all of the ash at Buck and putting it to good use. ¢ Nearly 40% of Buck’s ash has already been
Slide 9: Environmental Responsibility
Environmental Responsibility & ENEREN, Environmental responsibility is a core value of Duke Energy. We are committed to excellence in our environmental practices and performance. The company acknowledges our responsibility to be a good steward of the natural resources entrusted to our care while pro