How Nuclear Stations Manage “Waste” Materials
The U.S. nuclear industry’s commitment to protect public health and safety extends all the way to how nuclear stations handle by-products produced during electricity generation. Similar to places like medical research laboratories, hospitals, clinics, ...
Nuclear Power Plants - Safe, Secure and Prepared (Part 2)
This is the second part of our two-part series where we discuss safety, security and emergency planning at nuclear power plants. To read the first part of our series, click here. Part 2 Prepared Recently, representatives from five counties, the state ...
Nuclear Power Plants Built with Earthquakes in Mind
On Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, an earthquake of approximately 5.8 magnitude sent ripples throughout the east coast from its center in Virginia. While tremors were felt from New York to South Carolina, no major injuries or extensive damages were ...
“Going Green” Benefits Everyone
"Going green” is a phrase heard a lot nowadays. Companies, communities and individuals all over the world are jumping on the wagon to help protect our environment through reducing waste and improving recycling methods. The Duke Energy nuclear fleet is ...
Get the facts: Top 10 questions about radiation answered
Radiation is a natural part of our environment. But when it comes to nuclear power plants, there are still a lot of misconceptions.
Lessons Learned from Fukushima
In the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Duke Energy and others in the nuclear industry have begun to apply lessons learned from Fukushima. Personnel at nuclear stations operated by Duke Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission ...