What are the fuel sources of your combined generating assets?
Progress Energy's generation capability mix (MWs) includes 35 percent coal, 20 percent nuclear, 44 percent gas/oil and 1 percent hydroelectric.
What do you charge new industrial customers to extend new electric service to their plant sites?
For normal service, usually, there is no charge.
Some utilities require customers to purchase their own transformation. Do you?
No. Progress Energy supplies the transformation at no charge. However, a customer can furnish their own transformation and receive a monthly credit.
Do you provide incentives for new or expanding industry?
Yes, we have a number of economic development riders that offer discounts to qualifying industries in our service area. See Electric Pricing page for more information about these cost reduction incentives in Florida and the Carolinas.
What is your reserve margin?
Progress Energy Florida has a 20 percent summer reserve margin target. Progress Energy Carolinas has a 12 percent summer reserve margin target. The company expects to meet these targets through 2014.
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