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Do you have an emergency kit at home? Do you have a plan in place in case of a natural disaster? Just like you plan ahead for a storm, nuclear plants spend a lot of time preparing for a variety of emergency situations.

We are at an interesting crossroads in the nuclear industry. Just as experienced workers are retiring after 20, 30 or ever 40 years at our plants, the industry is ramping up to build new reactors. More than ever before, people are entering the nuclear...

Artemis: Nuclear goes to the moon Although delayed, many in the nuclear industry are watching NASA’s Artemis project for what we can learn as they develop the fission surface power system for space exploration and nuclear propulsion systems.

Join the celebration of World Nuclear Energy Day on Saturday, Dec. 2.   At Duke Energy we will have all four of our Nuclear Education Centers open for walk-in visitors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.   Here at Brunswick, bring your...

There are a lot of things I get excited about in the energy transition, and nuclear energy is among the top on the list. Duke Energy operates the largest regulated nuclear fleet in the nation with 11 units of carbon-free workhorses that run with...

As we celebrate international Nuclear Energy Week 2023, we’re noticing a shift in public opinion and legislators’ openness to nuclear energy. There is a growing interest in atomic energy as a consistent generator of carbon-free electricity that does not...

Duke Energy nuclear stations operate safely with the top priority every day the protection of the public, employees and the environment. With a relatively small footprint, nuclear plants help to create a thriving environment for the plants and animals...

Many of us have a mental model of power generation based on combustion. The internal combustion engine powers cars, trucks and airplanes. Combustion turbines are also used to generate electricity at natural gas plants. All of these devices require...

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 Duke Energy, in the U.S. and around the world, we’re working towards a clean energy future.  But how do we get there?  Renewable resources like solar, wind and hydro tend to be part of the plan, quickly identified as carbon-free energy...