LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ENERGY
“ We need to do that in a way that provides reliable , affordable and accessible energy while also meeting our net-zero ambition ” she adds . “ The engineering , environmental and social considerations to achieve this are significant . But there ’ s a real upside to the story too . As we look at our 10-year US $ 145bn capital spending plan , we anticipate that our clean energy transition is expected to bring roughly US $ 250bn in positive economic outputs , from job creation to property taxes .”
Driving Duke Energy ’ s ambitious climate goals Since joining Duke Energy , Katherine has been at the forefront of the company ’ s transformation towards a more sustainable and socially responsible future . Under her leadership , Duke Energy has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint and increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources .
Her aforementioned notable achievement in driving Duke Energy ’ s ambitious goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 involves transitioning from coal-fired power plants to cleaner energy sources like natural gas , solar and wind .
At the heart of this is Katherine ’ s passion for this transition , emphasising the importance of balancing environmental
28 August 2024