Protecting the environment is a daily commitment: Three things you didn’t know about our Environmental Sciences team
August 05, 2022
Nuclear stations generate electricity by heating water to create steam to turn turbines, which turn a generator. As part of electricity production, these stations need a way to cool this steam back to water for reuse. Because of water needs, nuclear... Read More
How much of my electricity is actually made at the nuclear plant closest to me?
July 15, 2022
It’s a frequent question from anyone hearing about the 8 million homes that Duke Energy’s nuclear fleet powers. The answer is less straightforward than people may expect if they are not familiar with the electrical grid. Read More
Ensuring the white glove treatment each and every day
June 21, 2022
No matter where you get your electricity, there is a fuel source involved. With solar, the light is collected with photovoltaics to create energy. Fossil-fuel plants burn gas. Nuclear is a bit different: Nuclear plants don’t burn anything to generate... Read More
5 things you may not know about the symphony at McGuire Nuclear Station
June 09, 2022
What’s better than a night out under the stars? A night out enjoying the sounds of the Charlotte Symphony at McGuire Nuclear Station, of course. It’s not often that you hear that thousands of people are planning to attend a free concert at a nuclear... Read More
