Record #:

38211

Author(s):

Saylor, Teri

Abstract:

Old Faithful refers not to the famous Yosemite Park geyser, but to nuclear power. This energy source provides a substantial source of power, with nearly a third of the state’s electricity generation. Currently challenges to its predominance include a diversity of energy sources, including alternative fuel sources like biofuels and traditional fuel sources such as natural gas. What may make nuclear energy worth continuing an investment in is cost. North Carolina energy costs, ranked as among the least expensive in the United States, can attribute this to factors such as nuclear power being a low cost energy source.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 1, January 2018, p36-37

Subject(s):

Nuclear energy; Nuclear power plants; Nuclear power plants--Public opinion; Radioactive waste disposal; Radioactive wastes; Biofuels; Natural gas; Coal; Nuclear reactors--Duke Energy Co. (Charlotte); Nuclear Regulatory Commission