Duke Energy submits ESP application to U.S. NRC for site in Stokes County, N.C.

Duke Energy (DUK) announced its submission of an early site permit, ESP, application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NRC, for a site near the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County, N.C., culminating two years of work. The submittal is part of the company’s strategic, ongoing commitment to thoroughly evaluate new nuclear generation options to reliably meet the growing energy needs of its customers while reducing costs and risks.