The Campaign for Nuclear: Key Takeaways from the Duke Energy NAYGN Chapter Conference
July 20, 2016
Last week, Duke Energy’s chapter of North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) held its annual conference in Charlotte, N.C., bringing together young professionals from across the company’s nuclear fleet. As the conference’s timely theme,... Read More
Nuclear energy industry finds an unlikely ally in mothers
June 23, 2016
A quick internet search for “mothers” and “nuclear energy” typically returns more negative than positive results. However, that may be changing. Read More
Duke Energy Among Who's Who of the Nuclear Industry's Most Innovative
May 25, 2016
This week, Duke Energy was honored with a Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Top Innovative Practice (TIP) award. A team from Duke Energy went home with an award for successfully streamlining in-processing of contract workers for refueling outages ... Read More
Area Students Explore Careers at Catawba Nuclear Station
May 20, 2016
Last year, when a local Clover, S.C., high school parent asked the Catawba Nuclear Station vice president if the station offered a high school internship, he had no idea his question would lead to a career exploration day for his son and other ... Read More
The Navy - A Valuable Tool for the Nuclear Industry
July 08, 2015
The United State Nuclear Navy program provides a valuable pipeline for talent to commercial nuclear operations across the country. A significant number of commercial nuclear workers begin their careers in the nuclear navy. Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, ... Read More
Law Enforcement Agencies Work Together for Nuclear Security
June 09, 2015
A security officer at the Harris Nuclear Plant inspects a vehicle at the plant's checkpoint. During Local Law Enforcement Agency Day hosted by the Harris Plant, various local, state and federal law enforcement agencies share information on emergency ... Read More
Duke Energy Employees Win Top Nuclear Industry Awards
May 28, 2015
Every year, the nuclear industry recognizes top industry performance through the Top Industry Practice (TIP) awards. These awards are presented annually at the Nuclear Energy Assembly and recognize innovative achievements in the nuclear industry. This ... Read More
Nuclear Industry Partners with the Navy
November 18, 2014
Over the next five years, the nuclear industry will need to fill approximately 20,000 jobs. One way the nuclear industry is meeting this need is through a new partnership with the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. This program is the first formal ... Read More
Nuclear First Responders: There When Needed
November 13, 2014
When one hears the words "first responder," the first thing that comes to mind are emergency medical technicians, fire fighters and police officers. These are also the first responders at a nuclear facility — the medical emergency response team, the ... Read More