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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...

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...

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...

“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....

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...

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...

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History was opened in 1969, chartered to provide a place to share the story of the Atomic Age. The Museum explores early research, the Cold War era and today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology to save lives...

It’s a frequent question from anyone hearing about the 8 million homes that Duke Energy’s nuclear fleet powers. The answer is less straightforward than people may expect if they are not familiar with the electrical grid.

No matter where you get your electricity, there is a fuel source involved. With solar, the light is collected with photovoltaics to create energy. Fossil-fuel plants burn gas. Nuclear is a bit different: Nuclear plants don’t burn anything to generate...

What’s better than a night out under the stars? A night out enjoying the sounds of the Charlotte Symphony at McGuire Nuclear Station, of course. It’s not often that you hear that thousands of people are planning to attend a free concert at a nuclear...