Ankit Saxena wants to protect nuclear reactors and other infrastructure from future seismic activity. And he sees particle dampers, a vibration-damping technology, as the key to success.

Duke added gas-fired units at Belews Creek in 2020 and 2021, allowing the station to evenly divide generation for energy-producing turbines between gas and coal.

State leaders and electric utility executives say South Carolina is headed toward a "nuclear renaissance" as both try to keep ...

The International Atomic Energy Agency is keen to return to normal inspection of Iranian nuclear sites.

--Duke Energy today announced the promotions of Pepper Natonski to senior vice president, federal affairs, policy and sustainability and Tom Craig to vice president, federal affairs, effective ...

Nearly 1,000 union workers at Duke Energy Indiana are preparing for what they’re calling an “imminent work stoppage” over a contract dispute with the Plainfield-based utility.

This year, World Food Safety Day highlights the role of science in helping the world produce better food, prevent foodborne illnesses, and bolster food security.

DOGE reorganization of nuclear regulator prompts concerns about the agency’s continued focus on safety President Donald Trump wants the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to lay off workers, while ...

Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation’s nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors.

Last spring, energy consultant Edward Burgess submitted a brief to the Utilities Commission on behalf of Stein, raising concerns about Duke’s proposed buildout of small modular nuclear reactors.

How Duke Energy pays for North Carolina nuclear and natural gas plants, through CWIP or after, is debated in NC Senate bill with electricity rate price implications.

Nuclear could play a significant role in advancing decarbonization and enhancing energy security while also underpinning the expansion of AI and data centers, as well as improving energy access in the ...