Ash Management & Safe Basin Closure
Allen Steam Station
Post-excavation rendering of ash basins
Our Plans
We are modernizing our generation fleet – retiring old coal units and transitioning to cleaner, more efficient energy sources. With help from independent experts, we continue to make significant progress closing coal ash basins in ways that put safety first, protect the environment, minimize impact to communities and manage costs.
Protecting People and the Environment
Coal ash is regulated as a nonhazardous substance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Safe Basin Closure
State and federal laws outline two main options to close ash basins.
Safe Recycling
Duke Energy is committed to the safe, economic and beneficial reuse of coal ash.
News & Resources
View all our news releases, fact sheets and resources related to ash management at Duke Energy.