Explore Nuclear Energy

In this three-part series, we examine the phases of the nuclear fuel cycle. Part 1 What makes nuclear energy one of the most environmentally friendly forms of electricity generation is the fact nuclear stations do not burn any fuel, thus emitting no ... Read More

The U.S. nuclear industry’s commitment to protect public health and safety extends all the way to how nuclear stations handle by-products produced during electricity generation. Similar to places like medical research laboratories, hospitals, clinics, ... Read More

Click here to see a larger version. Oconee Nuclear Station, along with several other nuclear stations, was featured in a special edition of the trade magazine, Nuclear Engineering in April of 1970. While the drawing does not wholly reflect the final ... Read More

On Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, an earthquake of approximately 5.8 magnitude sent ripples throughout the east coast from its center in Virginia. While tremors were felt from New York to South Carolina, no major injuries or extensive damages were ... Read More

One of the goals of this space is to shed light on big ideas in the industry- even if they aren't Duke Energy's ideas. One of the newest designs in nuclear energy technology is the traveling wave reactor, featured in today's post. The traveling wave ... Read More

To most, nuclear power is viewed as an energy source that helps power our world, but for PopAtomic Studios, nuclear power is a source of artistic inspiration. PopAtomic Studios, founded by Suzy Hobbs, is an art organization located in Asheville, N.C., ... Read More

Photo of a new fuel assembly If you have traveled on Highway 73 near McGuire during the months of February and March, you may have wondered why there was so much traffic. At least once a year, one of McGuire's nuclear units undergoes a refueling ... Read More

Radiation is a natural part of our environment. But when it comes to nuclear power plants, there are still a lot of misconceptions. Read More

In the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Duke Energy and others in the nuclear industry have begun to apply lessons learned from Fukushima. Personnel at nuclear stations operated by Duke Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission ... Read More