How innovation is snaking its way into the core of nuclear energy culture
It doesn’t have the ring of Ready, Set, Go or Lights, Camera, Action. But...
Batteries charged, Motor functions validated, Cameras online, sounds like innovation within the Duke Energy nuclear fleet.
After working through those quick steps, L-Mo is...
Why dusk is no where in sight for Robinson Nuclear Plant
On March 7, 2021, Robinson Nuclear Plant celebrated 50 years of commercial operations, or more simply, 50 years of providing electricity to customers in the Carolinas. In 1971, the plant was the largest nuclear power plant constructed in the world and...
Advanced nuclear energy will help achieve climate goals
Duke Energy’s six nuclear plants run so efficiently that they’re often unnoticed as they supply a steady flow of electricity to the grid. In 2019, these plants generated more than 50 percent of the electricity delivered to Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas – and as the company moves toward its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, nuclear will be an even more important energy source.
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Their internships: nuclear energy and innovation
This story first appeared on Duke Energy's storytelling website, illumination.
More than 250 college students had the opportunity to intern at Duke Energy this summer, and four did something unexpected for them and new for Duke Energy, too.
How Kim Maza has excelled in a technical world
Maza’s nuclear energy career almost didn’t happen. But, thanks to a recession, she found her true calling.
Nuclear plant provides hands-on learning for teachers
It’s said that teaching is one of the most rewarding professions a person can pursue. When asked, many people can point back to their favorite teacher, or one who inspired, mentored or believed in them. At Duke Energy, we take every opportunity to ...
Nuclear energy: A pathway for military veterans
Peter Pyron and Josh Wylie no longer wear military uniforms, yet the values and skills they learned while serving our country carry through to roles they support in nuclear energy.
While Pyron and Wylie’s journeys are different, they each have a...
4 ways playing video games is a skill in nuclear energy
There are approximately 166 million people in the United States who play video games, according to the Entertainment Software Association. With so many gamers in America, there are sure to be gamers who have “day jobs” working in nuclear plants. For...
4 ways nuclear plants use technology to work smarter
From drones to virtual reality, workers are finding creative ways to operate our nuclear fleet even more efficiently. Here are a few examples of how technology is transforming the way we work.
