Why more people are seeing the value of nuclear
There is growing consensus in the U.S. that nuclear energy is valuable – and not necessarily from groups you would expect. Why is the nuclear narrative shifting?
The who’s who of nuclear emergency planning
With nearly a half century of experience operating nuclear power plants, Duke Energy knows about being prepared. But in an emergency, Duke Energy is not the only player.
Radiation vs. Contamination: What's the Difference?
Ever build a fire and notice falling ash dusting your hair and shoulders? That ash is certainly not something you want to smear in your hair and on your clothing. Or what about paint? When you’re painting a room, the last thing you want is to walk ...
Brunswick Nuclear Plant Protects Natural Resources
Duke Energy's nuclear fleet is committed to environmental stewardship. Responsibly managing and protecting natural resources is essential to a cleaner environment, the quality of life in the communities served and the company’s long-term business ...
Recent Nuclear Industry Survey Shows the Public Strongly Supports Nuclear Energy
Source: www.nei.org The nuclear industry prides itself on being one of the most transparent, heavily regulated and, most importantly, safe industries in the world. To make sure the public feels the same way, regular surveys take place across the ...
A day in the life of a Nuclear Industrial Safety Professional - Part one
Employees working in the nuclear industry take pride in promoting and working in a safe environment. Not only are there highly trained teams of security officers around every corner, behind the scenes there are teams of industrial health and safety ...
KI – One of Many Tools in Emergency Planning
A nuclear station’s uranium fuel core provides years of energy for residential, business and industrial consumers. Multi-tiered safety systems protect the public from the extremely unlikely chance of an uncontrolled radiation release to the ...
Get the facts: Top 10 questions about radiation answered
Radiation is a natural part of our environment. But when it comes to nuclear power plants, there are still a lot of misconceptions.