Volatility is not something that is a great fit for Duke if you look at the level of dividend we pay.

An investor in Duke Energy is expecting a dividend payment. That's roughly 70 to 75 percent of the earnings I produce. The business that goes with that level of dividend is a business that has more predictability, more stability.

As we look ahead, we see increasing opportunities for Duke in natural gas - not just for producing electricity, but in providing gas for our customers. We have been investing in renewables as well throughout the U.S.

There are no coal plants on the drawing board for Duke, which leaves us with gas, renewables, and nuclear.

If I were to share with you the number of attacks that come into the Duke network every day, you would be astounded. And it's not from people working out of their garage; it's from nation-states that are trying to penetrate systems.

I will work to ensure Duke Energy is positioned to continue its track record of outstanding customer service and operational and financial excellence.