Electricity Generation - How Energy Works

How energy works

What is energy? How is it generated? How can we use it more efficiently? From nuclear power to conventional hydroelectricity, learn how we produce and deliver the energy needed to power your home, your business and your community.

Generating electricity

Nuclear Energy Facilities

About 20% of America’s electricity is generated from nuclear energy. Some states such as South Carolina generate more than 50% of their electricity from nuclear energy.

Nuclear Energy Facilities

About 20% of America’s electricity is generated from nuclear energy. Some states such as South Carolina generate more than 50% of their electricity from nuclear energy.
Oil and Gas Electricity

Most of the electricity in the United States is generated using fossil fuels. Duke Energy operates a system of generating plants fueled by oil or natural gas to supplement the power supply during peak times.

Oil and Gas Electricity

Most of the electricity in the United States is generated using fossil fuels. Duke Energy operates a system of generating plants fueled by oil or natural gas to supplement the power supply during peak times.
Electricity From Coal

Nearly half of the power produced in the United States comes from coal. For more than three decades, Duke Energy has operated one of the nation’s most efficient fossil generating systems.

Electricity From Coal

Nearly half of the power produced in the United States comes from coal. For more than three decades, Duke Energy has operated one of the nation’s most efficient fossil generating systems.
Pumped Storage Hydro Plants

Electricity itself cannot be stored, but the potential to create electricity can. Pumped-storage plants make it possible for us to store the potential energy of water and quickly deliver it when it is needed.

Pumped Storage Hydro Plants

Electricity itself cannot be stored, but the potential to create electricity can. Pumped-storage plants make it possible for us to store the potential energy of water and quickly deliver it when it is needed.
Conventional Hydro Plants

Inexpensive and environmentally friendly, hydroelectric plants harness energy produced by flowing water. While hydroelectricity accounts for only a small percentage of the electricity used by our customers, it is still an important resource.

Conventional Hydro Plants

Inexpensive and environmentally friendly, hydroelectric plants harness energy produced by flowing water. While hydroelectricity accounts for only a small percentage of the electricity used by our customers, it is still an important resource.

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