Nuclear power: what our teammates wish the community knew
Did you know that nuclear power is Duke Energy’s largest clean energy source? As the only energy source that produces electricity 24 hours a day without emitting greenhouse cases, our facilities generate enough to power 7 million homes across the...
Capacity factor – it's a measure of reliability
One way the energy industry measures the reliability of power plants is by regularly calculating capacity factors.
Capacity factor measures how often a plant is running at maximum power. It’s expressed as a percentage and calculated by dividing the actual unit of electricity output by the maximum possible output. This ratio is important because it indicates how fully a generating unit is used.
Nuclear energy on the longest day of the year … and every other day
June 21 marks the start of summer for 2019. It's the longest day of the year and also a day to celebrate nuclear energy.
The ABCs of nuclear energy
While nuclear energy is not nearly as simple as learning our ABCs, it’s not as mysterious as you might think. In honor of Nuclear Science Week, we’re breaking down some common nuclear energy concepts to help you learn more about it.
Nuclear’s role in a cleaner energy future
You may have heard about the Duke Energy Sustainability Report. But, if you haven’t seen the 2016 report yet, it’s worth a read. The report tracks the company’s progress on sustainability goals and programs and offers a look at how the company is ...
Nuclear energy helps keep the Carolinas cool
As the temperature climbs outside, so does America’s dependence on nuclear energy. Summer heat brings with it an increase in electricity consumption, as air conditions, fans, and other energy-needy appliances kick into overdrive.
Capacity Factor – A Measure of Reliability
One way the energy industry measures the reliability of power plants is by regularly calculating capacity factors. Capacity factor is the measure of how often a power plant runs for a specific period of time. It’s expressed as a percentage and ...