PPE: A last line of defense
The term "PPE" is an extremely common term in the nuclear environment, but that doesn't mean using PPE is restricted only to such a workplace. Personal protective equipment isn't just used in the workplace - how can you use PPE at home to protect ...
Nuclear Energy Three Years After Fukushima
Committed. Safe. Prepared. These three words have taken on a deeper meaning since the events at Fukushima Daiichi in Japan occurred three years ago today. Following the events in Japan, Duke Energy immediately took actions to reverify that each ...
Do we have enough nuclear fuel?
Did you know? A single uranium fuel pellet contains as much energy as 480 cubic meters of natural gas, nearly a ton of coal or 149 gallons of oil. Where does it come from and do we have a plentiful supply for U.S. nuclear plants? Uranium is a common ...
And the Survey Says …
The nuclear industry prides itself on being one of the most transparent, heavily regulated and, most importantly, safe industries in the world. To make sure the public feels the same way, regular surveys take place across the country to gauge public ...
Nuclear Meets the Demands of the Polar Vortex
The frigid impact of the “polar vortex” affected most of the U.S.Credit: AccuWeather.com Last week, as the arctic air of the “polar vortex” made its way across the country, temperatures reached record lows and energy demand reached record highs. ...
The Value of Nuclear Plant Tours
Nuclear facility plant tours are an invaluable tool for educating the community and raising awareness with key stakeholders about nuclear energy. The nuclear industry can be confusing to industry outsiders, and those with concerns about nuclear energy ...
You can now join the conversation on Duke Energy's NIC
Duke Energy’s Nuclear Information Center (NIC) will mark an important milestone since its 2011 launch. The NIC will now be open for public comment. With more than 100 stories posted to the NIC since its launch, the vision behind the site has always ...
Duke Energy NAYGN chapter honored with award
And the winner is ………. Duke Energy’s North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) chapter was recently honored with the organization’s first-ever Public Information Award. The award was created by NAYGN specifically to help chapters become more ...
Retiring Crystal River Nuclear Plant meets major milestone, submits decommissioning plan
Duke Energy has submitted its decommissioning plan for the Crystal River Nuclear Plant, known as CR3, in Florida to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The plan, called the Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report (PSDAR), includes a ...
Learning Firsthand from Fukushima
In September, chief nuclear officers (CNOs) representing all operating U.S. commercial nuclear energy facilities traveled to Japan to see the impact of the 2011 Fukushima event firsthand. More than 20 nuclear leaders from the U.S. spent a week touring ...