
What popular culture has had to say about nuclear energy
Popular culture (or pop-culture for short) was a term once used by sociologists to describe customs and traditions of people in general, however today anything can be labeled as pop culture, including the foods we eat, the clothes we wear, and of course...

Nuclear Notes: Subsequent License Renewal
For those taking notes: back in 2019, Duke Energy announced the intent to renew the operating licenses of the nuclear reactors we operate in the Carolinas for an additional 20 years. This continues to be an integral part of the clean energy strategy in...

Taking a look back on 2022
"My oldest daughter and I were talking the other day about giving money versus giving time. She said that she enjoys giving her time because of her experiences supporting volunteer activities with me through Oconee Nuclear Station. We have volunteered...

The role energy education has played in nuclear advocacy
Since the introduction of electricity, public education campaigns were part of doing business. People were reluctant to buy appliances and subscribe to electrical service having no experience with the new technology. Potential customers struggled with...

Nuclear Notes: The Benefits of Nuclear
Take note: Duke Energy's nuclear fleet is responsible for over 80% of the company's carbon-free generation. Solar, wind and hydro all partner well with nuclear to ensure that our future is clean.
The state regulator in North Carolina, where five of our...

Reimagining and innovating for a better energy future
“Do the research. Ask questions. Find someone doing what you are interested in! Be curious!” These were words iterated by the late great mathematician Katherine Johnson whose calculations were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S....

WIN creates growing relationships and advocates for the value of nuclear energy
Jennifer Johnson, Tech Support supervisor at McGuire Nuclear Station and Communications officer for Duke Energy’s chapter of Women in Nuclear (WIN), provides a personal perspective on the benefits of being a woman in the nuclear energy.
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Duke Energy NAYGN advocates, answers legislators’ nuclear energy questions
Eleven members of Duke Energy’s North America Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) chapter met with legislators from North and South Carolina to advocate for nuclear energy as part of the Nuclear Energy Assembly conference in Washington D.C. Attendees...

Preparedness is top of mind on and off the job
Nuclear power plants are some of the safest, most secure facilities in the United States. The facilities themselves are incredibly robust, made to protect against even the most unlikely scenarios, including natural disasters.
Part of a nuclear power...

Nuclear Generation - On track to a cleaner energy future.
To the nuclear energy industry, clean energy isn't a new priority. At Duke Energy, we’ve been on track to provide clean, baseload generation to residents and businesses in the Carolinas since Robinson Nuclear Plant came online in 1971 – over 50 years...