Duke Energy’s largest nuclear plant receives approval to extend operations

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses for Duke Energy’s (DUK) Oconee Nuclear Station for an additional 20 years. The approval of its subsequent, or second, renewed licenses enables Oconee, located in Seneca, S.C., to operate through 2053 and 2054, supporting the company’s “all of the above” strategy to deliver a path to cleaner energy while protecting reliability and affordability for customers as regional electricity demand continues to grow. Nuclear generation is a vital part of Duke Energy’s generation portfolio and is the only clean energy source that is always on and available 24 hours a day.

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