Climate change continues to drive extreme weather, and more than ever the focus is on grid resiliency. But “hardening” the grid requires more than just replacing worn out equipment.

A recent article in Utility Dive discussed the need for proactive investment in resilient materials and technology, anticipating the need as extreme weather events continue to increase in frequency. The use of composite materials, like fiber reinforced plastic, is just one part of that investment. It may prove to be worthwhile for utilities, municipalities, and electric cooperatives. Click below to read the full article.

For 7.2 Million Duke Energy customers, it’s widely understood that there is a need to transition away from fossil fuels, CNBC recently reported. The energy transition is in full swing, and Duke is committed to playing their part.

Duke has reduced carbon emissions by nearly 45% since 2005 through natural gas, renewables, both wind and solar, and increasingly using battery technology. But CEO Lynn Good told CNBC, nuclear energy must be part of the equation to maintain affordability and reliability. In the Carolinas, 50% of electricity comes from nuclear energy plants.

New technologies, safety measures, and the use of smaller nuclear reactors are easing concerns about nuclear energy, and its use will only help Duke’s efforts to become carbon net zero by 2050. Click below to read more.