Regulatory affairs plays an important role in our clean energy future
The nuclear industry is a highly regulated work environment. As such, there is a specialized group of employees who serve as advisors to the entire nuclear fleet. To learn more, we talked to Kevin Ellis, general manager of Nuclear Regulatory Affairs,...
Nuclear continues to prove its value in the nation’s push to clean energy
At Duke Energy, we’re taking action to address climate change while continuing to deliver affordable, reliable, increasingly clean energy.
We've set ambitious goals, striving toward at least a 50% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from...
Five things you didn’t know about the refueling outage scheduling group
In the electric utility industry, “outage” can be an unwelcome word. However, for nuclear plants, scheduled refueling outages mean greater efficiency and reliability. While nuclear plants produce low-carbon energy around the clock, every 18 to 24 months...
We're resolved to start this year on the right foot
The Nuclear Information Center (NIC) has been a go-to source for sharing about the nuclear industry and Duke Energy's six nuclear sites across the Carolinas since we first began publishing articles in 2011. Now we're just over a decade old, and want to...
Keeping nuclear in the driver’s seat: Duke Energy seeks to renew nuclear licenses
What if your driver’s license was about to expire, and there was no way to get another one? You still have a perfectly good car. You are a skilled and responsible driver. There are still places you need to go.
The nuclear industry faced a similar...
Advanced nuclear benefits may be worth exploring for a carbon-free future.
The nuclear industry continues to evolve; as does the future for nuclear power generation. According to a 2021 article by World Nuclear Association,
"Around 10% of the world's electricity is generated by about 440 nuclear power reactors. About 50 more...
This is how maintenance keeps nuclear in remarkable condition
We know that the great things in life always involve maintenance. Whether it is our relationships, our homes, cars, toys – anything! Enjoying the best in life always comes with a few chores.
The same is true with nuclear energy. To enjoy the benefits...
Catawba Nuclear Station to celebrate 35th Anniversary of Powering the Carolinas
On June 29, 1985, Catawba Nuclear Station, sitting on Lake Wylie’s South Carolina side, began commercial operations.
E-Week engineers encourage students to dream big!
One of many ways we celebrate the contributions of our employees in February is through a week-long celebration known as E-Week. Since its launch in 1951, the purpose of E-Week has been to ensure a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce...
How diversity can inspire a passionate workforce
As we celebrate the achievements, contributions and historical journeys of African Americans during Black History Month and prepare for E-Week (Feb. 16 – 22, 2020), let’s hear from a few of our employees as they share their perspective as African American engineers in this two-part series.
