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Site Readiness Program

For five consecutive years Duke Energy has sponsored a program to evaluate and improve industrial sites in the counties Duke Energy serves in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Site Readiness Program is not just another "site certification" program. This program is intended to identify, assess, improve and increase awareness of industrial sites in the Duke Energy region. The goal of the program is to increase the inventory of industrial sites throughout the Carolinas, and to advance the state of readiness of these sites. To qualify for the site Readiness Program, a site must be a legitimate industrial site (usually 75 acres or more) and Duke Energy must be able to compete for service to the site. The site can be either a single site for a large industrial facility or a potential industrial park (multi-tenant site).

The program includes:

  • Initial assessment of industrial sites (existing or potential) from the perspective of a top site selection consultant, McCallum Sweeney Consulting.
  • A more detailed "buildability" assessment and development of conceptual plans for the sites by expert land use and site planners.
  • For each site the studies validate as viable for a large industry, Duke Energy will provide a matching grant for implementing improvements recommended by the studies.

Since its inception in 2005, Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program has identified and performed assessments on approximately 74 industrial sites and  eight potential mega sites across the Carolinas. Due to the program's continued success, Duke plans to continue sponsoring and leading the Site Readiness Program in 2010.

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Building Readiness Program (new in 2009)

In 2009, Duke Energy contracted with the site selection consulting firm, In-Site Consulting, to pilot a new "Building Readiness Program" in the Carolinas. This program evaluates available existing and spec buildings to help counties understand strengths and weaknesses, identify recommended improvements, and identify the best potential target industries for these buildings. Duke and In-site Consulting have evaluated five buildings in the Carolinas service territory and will offer assistance to market these buildings.

Duke Energy disclaims all warranties relating to sites and buildings participating in these programs, including warranties relating to environmental damages, presence of hazardous materials, geologic suitability, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.

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