Duke Energy Remains Committed to Nuclear Power, CEO Rogers Tells Shareholders

Duke Energy DUK remains firmly committed to nuclear power despite the March nuclear plant accident in Japan, CEO Jim Rogers told the company's shareholders today. "Duke Energy and the entire U.S. nuclear industry will learn from the Japanese accident. And, we'll make modifications at our existing plants, if needed," Rogers told about 200 shareholders at the company's annual meeting . "But one thing is certain: nuclear energy remains vital to the world's energy future. It's the only technology available today to generate carbon-free, reliable, base-load electricity – 24/7," he said.