Renewable energy is new focus for Duke (Energy, NC)

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Just as legislators are considering a law requiring that some energy sold by utilities come from renewable sources, Duke Energy is looking for such suppliers.

Duke, based in Charlotte, generates most of its electricity with coal and nuclear plants, but president Ellen Ruff said that it wants to add more renewable energy.

Ruff said that the company hopes to get an indication of how many suppliers are available with its call for bids. Duke wants renewable-energy projects in its grid by 2012.

Energy would have to be generated by someone affiliated with NC GreenPower, a program of the N.C. Utilities Commission to promote renewable energy. GreenPower said it already buys from about 60 renewable suppliers in the state.

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