Nuclear operations allow habitat for plants and animals to thrive
Duke Energy nuclear stations operate safely with the top priority every day the protection of the public, employees and the environment. With a relatively small footprint, nuclear plants help to create a thriving environment for the plants and animals...
Island Explorer program continues
Masonboro.org provides environmental conservation experiences to all public school fifth graders in New Hanover County through an Island Explorer program. Trained coastal educators transport students by ferry boat to Masonboro Island, an uninhabited...
Helping out one turtle at a time
Volunteers and retirees from the Brunswick Nuclear Plant took to the beach on Oak Island in North Carolina again this summer to help safeguard one of our most precious yet mysterious creatures – Loggerhead sea turtles.
The turtles nest up and down the...
A day of diving and volunteering keeps Lake Keowee clean
Lake Keowee holds the cool, clear mountain waters that comprise the headwaters of the Savannah River basin. With 18,500 surface acres and 300 miles of shoreline, as well as Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station, Keowee Hydro Station and Jocassee Pumped...
Family builds a new home at Catawba Nuclear Station
No one knows how, where or when they met. No one knows why they struggled the last two years.
Three reasons to love nuclear energy
Family. A favorite hobby. Your pet. When you think of the things you love, a power source is likely not at the top of your list – if it’s on your list at all. But, maybe our nation’s largest source of carbon-free electricity – nuclear energy – should be...
Debunking 9 myths about nuclear energy
TV shows and movies are not the best sources of accurate information, especially when it comes to nuclear energy. Here are nine myths about nuclear power and the facts.
Wildlife shelter partnership gives some birds a new lease on life
For Duke Energy, supporting Sea Biscuit is part of our commitment to protect the environment and give back to the community.
Why nuclear plants are great places for wildlife
There’s something unique about driving onto a Duke Energy nuclear site - including the abundance of wildlife that thrive there.
Nuclear’s role in a cleaner energy future
You may have heard about the Duke Energy Sustainability Report. But, if you haven’t seen the 2016 report yet, it’s worth a read. The report tracks the company’s progress on sustainability goals and programs and offers a look at how the company is ...