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We are at an interesting crossroads in the nuclear industry. Just as experienced workers are retiring after 20, 30 or ever 40 years at our plants, the industry is ramping up to build new reactors. More than ever before, people are entering the nuclear... Read More

Artemis: Nuclear goes to the moon Although delayed, many in the nuclear industry are watching NASA’s Artemis project for what we can learn as they develop the fission surface power system for space exploration and nuclear propulsion systems. Read More

There are a lot of things I get excited about in the energy transition, and nuclear energy is among the top on the list. Duke Energy operates the largest regulated nuclear fleet in the nation with 11 units of carbon-free workhorses that run with... Read More

As we celebrate international Nuclear Energy Week 2023, we’re noticing a shift in public opinion and legislators’ openness to nuclear energy. There is a growing interest in atomic energy as a consistent generator of carbon-free electricity that does not... Read More

Many of us have a mental model of power generation based on combustion. The internal combustion engine powers cars, trucks and airplanes. Combustion turbines are also used to generate electricity at natural gas plants. All of these devices require... Read More

Note: The information provided below is from Duke Energy archives and a special edition of The Greenville News, published on Aug. 22, 1975. The arrival of the first nuclear reactor vessel at Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, S.C., marked... Read More

Did you know that nuclear power provides a substantial economic benefit to North and South Carolina? When you employee thousands of people it’s not just about contributing to a diverse energy mix – nuclear power plants play vital roles in the economic... Read More

Popular culture (or pop-culture for short) was a term once used by sociologists to describe customs and traditions of people in general, however today anything can be labeled as pop culture, including the foods we eat, the clothes we wear, and of course... Read More

For those taking notes: back in 2019, Duke Energy announced the intent to renew the operating licenses of the nuclear reactors we operate in the Carolinas for an additional 20 years. This continues to be an integral part of the clean energy strategy in... Read More