Illuminating the bright future of nuclear energy through employee advocates
Although there are a number of ways to reach operational goals and achieve Duke Energy’s net-zero carbon emission target, we cannot achieve these milestones without engaged employees leading the way.
We took some time to ask employees about their...
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...
Keeping nuclear in the driver’s seat: Duke Energy seeks to renew nuclear licenses
What if your driver’s license was about to expire, and there was no way to get another one? You still have a perfectly good car. You are a skilled and responsible driver. There are still places you need to go.
The nuclear industry faced a similar...
Busting nuclear energy myths in episode five of "FBI"
Watching your favorite TV drama can be a great way to unwind. But, popular shows aren’t the best source of accurate information, especially when it comes to nuclear energy.
Nuclear myths in a recent episode of "Scorpion"
If you’re a fan of “Scorpion,” you undoubtedly watched episode 15, Wave Goodbye, last week. And if you’re a nuclear energy fan, you noticed the inaccurate details about nuclear energy in the episode. We’ve dispelled some of the myths spotted in this episode.
One thing not to be afraid of this Halloween? Nuclear energy
What scares you? Heights? Spiders? Small spaces? Fortunately, nuclear energy is nothing to be afraid of.
What you need to know about nuclear cooling towers
Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.
Wait – or do they?
Do the cooling towers you see around some power plants affect the weather and create weather phenomena?
No – they don’t. Let’s just go ahead and clear...
Inside “NCIS: Los Angeles”: Nuclear myths and truths
If you watched the Jan. 4 episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” you got an inside look at a decommissioned nuclear energy facility. Well, sort of. The team investigates the radiation poisoning of a sergeant moonlighting as a security officer at a fictional ...