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Duke Energy Submits Early Site Permit Application to NRC for New Nuclear Reactors in North Carolina

LCG, December 30, 2025--Duke Energy announced today its submission of an early site permit (ESP) application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The site is near the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County, North Carolina. The submittal follows two years of work at the site, and the announcement states that the submittal is part of Duke Energy's strategic, on-going commitment to evaluate new nuclear generation options to reliably meet the growing electricity needs of its customers while reducing costs and risks.

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The NRC Issues Summary of 2025 Successes

LCG, December 29, 2025--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today issued a summary of its 2025 accomplishments to highlight its commitment to "enabling the safe and secure use of civilian nuclear energy and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation to benefit society and the environment."

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PJM Approves Transmission Upgrades

LCG, October 8, 2002-Transmission operator PJM Interconnection LLC has authorized over $725 million in upgrades to the Mid-Atlantic region's electricity transmission system.

PJM's Independent Board passed the upgrades last week, and the Board of Directors approved the upgrades yesterday.

In coming to this decision, officials considered proposed projects and opinions from energy companies, transmission owners, and state regulatory bodies.

The upgrades are said to serve 39 new power plants, which will provide an additional capacity of nearly 8,600 MW.

PJM Interconnection is a non-stock company responsible for electricity grid reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.

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