Duke Energy Takes Step Toward Triad Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy takes step toward Triad nuclear plant

Duke Energy made a crucial move on Tuesday in its plan to add as many as six nuclear reactors near its Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County, just across the Forsyth County line.

Duke Energy Takes First Step toward New Nuclear Build in North Carolina

In a significant move toward bolstering its clean energy portfolio, Duke Energy has taken an initial regulatory step to explore building new nuclear capacity in North Carolina. The company recently submitted an early site permit (ESP) application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a potential site at its Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County. This marks Duke’s first pursuit of an ESP, a process that evaluates environmental…