NRC Approves Unusual Spent Fuel Storage at Catawba Nuclear Plant
Published Date: 4/28/2026
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Duke Energy Carolinas got the green light from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to keep one loaded fuel storage canister and add nine more at the Catawba Nuclear Station starting July 6, 2026. This means they can store spent nuclear fuel a bit differently than usual, but safely. No big cost changes were mentioned, just a smart move to manage nuclear waste better.
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