Duke Energy CEO Stars on Carbon Cap

Duke Energy Chairman Jim Rogers Supports a Smart Cap on Carbon Huh?
Duke Energy CEO Stars on Carbon Cap
Duke Energy stirred controversy last week when the coal-burning utility parted ways with the National Association of Manufacturers over the trade group's stance on climate change issues. Now, Duke CEO Jim Rogers is taking things one step further: He is starring in a commercial backed by the Environmental Defense Action Fund advocating a cap on carbon emissions.
Watch the ad here.
Duke Energy is one of many companies to have joined the United States Climate Action Partnership, an alliance of business and environmental groups advocating for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In the first quarter of 2009, Duke Energy spent $1.3 million on lobbying.