
An incredible journey: Oconee’s first reactor vessel transport broke records for scope of haul
Note: The information provided below is from Duke Energy archives and a special edition of The Greenville News, published on Aug. 22, 1975.
The arrival of the first nuclear reactor vessel at Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, S.C., marked...

At 35, Harris Nuclear Plant continues to grow along with the community
The year was 1987. The price of a gallon of gasoline was $.95 and a dozen of eggs were $.78, and first-class stamp was $.22. Aretha Franklin became the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Disney company reached an...

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Did you know that the Nuclear Information Center (NIC) has been around for over a decade?
Welcome to the NIC, Duke Energy’s new online Nuclear Information Center. In this online space, you will find educational information on the nuclear industry and...

Why dusk is no where in sight for Robinson Nuclear Plant
On March 7, 2021, Robinson Nuclear Plant celebrated 50 years of commercial operations, or more simply, 50 years of providing electricity to customers in the Carolinas. In 1971, the plant was the largest nuclear power plant constructed in the world and...

The dawn of the atomic age in the Carolinas
Seeing the dawn of what was dubbed the atomic age, in the early 1960s, four southern utilities joined together to build a prototype nuclear power plant to test the feasibility of nuclear power as a commercial power source.
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 ...

Oconee Nuclear Station Celebrates 40 Years of Operation
In 1973, major news headlines covered the increasingly shocking discoveries of Watergate. Tony Orlando and Dawn had everyone singing about tying yellow ribbons around old oak trees, and moviegoers enjoyed "The Sting" and had nightmares about "The ...

McGuire Celebrates 30 Years of Being an Industry Leader and Devoted Member of the Community
McGuire Celebrates 30 Years of Being an Industry Leader and Devoted Member of the Community “This plant will be a good neighbor. And, will provide power to the prosperous, progressive Piedmont Carolinas.” - William Bulgin McGuire, Duke Power President ...