Progress Energy operates power-generating facilities at 32 sites in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Together, the company's power-plant fleet is capable of generating more than 22,500 megawatts of electricity.

The company operates a diverse mix of plant technologies and fuel sources, including hydroelectric, nuclear, coal, oil and natural gas. This fuel diversity enables the company to minimize cost impacts from any one fuel source and ensures reliable power for our residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale customers.

There is no one perfect answer to all our energy needs of the future. Our long-term strategy is designed to meet Florida’s energy needs by balancing many critical and complex factors, such as safety, energy efficiency, environmental responsibility and exploration of new, alternative energy sources.

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Improving air quality

As part of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) - a regulation put into effect by the federal government to improve air quality by requiring significant reductions in nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) from fossil-fueled power plants - over $1.4 billion has been invested in the coal-fired Units 4 and 5 at the Crystal River Energy Complex. By 2010, the Crystal River Energy Complex will reduce NOx and SO2 by approximately 93 and 97 percent, respectively, as compared to 2008 levels.

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In June 2009, Progress Energy changed the fuel source of its Bartow power plant in St. Petersburg from oil to cleaner, more cost-efficient natural gas. The repowering of the Bartow Plant more than doubled the generating capacity of the previous site while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions – including a 98 percent reduction of sulfur dioxide emissions.

The future

Preparing for the future means keeping energy in balance for our customers and our communities. All so that we can ensure that we continue to meet Florida's energy needs safely, affordably and responsibly for many years to come.