Plans for the integration of Duke Energy and Cinergy have taken another step forward with the announcement of 54 additional executive level appointments effective when the merger closes this year.

The announcement includes the three presidents of the utility companies that will be part of the new Duke Energy: Ellen T Ruff, Duke Power group vice-president, planning and external relations, will be president of Duke Power, the Carolinas utility business; Kay E Pashos, president of PSI, serving