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

Our nation's power plant fleet must include a mix of solar, wind, hydro, natural gas and nuclear plants.

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.

What we are investing in, from a generation standpoint, are renewables and natural gas.

Through Duke Energy's strong balance sheet and electric generation expertise, and Piedmont's understanding of natural gas markets and proficient operations, the combined company will be well-positioned for a future that may require additional natural gas infrastructure and services to meet the needs of our customers.

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