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 ...
Helping for the holidays
Bike, doll, books, games, toys … This may look like the typical wish list for any kid during the holidays but for hundreds of children and families, this wish list would be just a dream without the generosity of employees at Duke Energy’s nuclear ...
The EnergyExplorium Encourages Children and Families to 'Explore the Outdoors’
Dozens of families recently left their TVs and shut down computers for a few hours to attend “Explore the Outdoors” at McGuire Nuclear Station’s EnergyExplorium. The event was aimed at educating and reconnecting children to the wonders of the ...
Duke Energy Inspires Young Minds during National Nuclear Science Week
Last week, dozens of nuclear professionals across Duke Energy’s nuclear fleet met with hundreds of students to give them a lesson on nuclear power as part of National Nuclear Science Week. Teammates flocked to local schools while others welcomed ...
Welcome to the EnergyExplorium...It's more than a Visitor's Center
You don't have to be a nuclear scientist to understand nuclear energy. A visit to the EnergyExplorium can teach you all about nuclear power. Whether you’re interested in learning about nuclear energy or drawn by one of its attractions, people of all ...
Power Plants End Summer on a High Note
There’s nothing more reminiscent of a summer in the South than the sound of crickets in the distance, the smell of honeysuckle in the air and sitting under the starry skies enjoying a movie. It might bring back memories for some of the old drive-ins, ...
The NIC Receives a Facelift
With two years under its belt, it was time for the NIC (Nuclear Information Center) to get a facelift. We hope you enjoy the new look of our site and find the layout more inviting and easier to navigate through. Stay connected and come back soon as we ...
Community Comes Out by the Thousands to Enjoy Evening At McGuire Nuclear Station
How does a nuclear site know when it’s developed strong relationships with the community and gained the public’s trust? When nearly 11,000 neighbors come to the site for an evening of socializing, eating and listening to a summer concert with the ...
McGuire Nuclear Station Focuses on Operational Excellence and Community Outreach
Located 20 miles northwest of Charlotte, N.C., McGuire Nuclear Station has served the power needs of the region for more than 30 years. The site sits on the shores of Lake Norman, the state’s largest man-made lake which Duke Energy built in 1963 by ...