Belews Creek Steam Station

Duke Energy announced the plan to shift from coal to nuclear at its Belews Creek facility in Stokes County last year. KERI BROWN/WFDD FILE

Duke Energy's planned shift to nuclear at Belews Creek could improve local environment

Duke Energy's move to nuclear at its Stokes County facility would mean cleaner air nearby and more normal water temperatures in Belews Lake, which is currently warm year-round due to the power production. It will also be less noisy, Duke officials say.

Environment

Local residents share ideas, voice concerns at EPA meeting

Keri Brown

Residents near the Dan River and Belews Lake joined a listening session Thursday. The Environmental Protection Agency is collecting ideas and concerns…

Environment

Duke Energy works on plan to phase out coal, reduce carbon emissions

Keri Brown

Duke Energy says it's on track to stop generating electricity with coal by 2035. That includes the Belews Creek site in Stokes County, one of its largest…

Environment

Belews Creek Coal Ash Landfill Construction Set For This Year

Keri Brown

State environmental regulators recently approved a major step in the coal ash cleanup process at the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County. Early…

Environment

Al Gore Visits NC Communities To Talk Coal Ash And Other Environmental Issues

Keri Brown

Former Vice President Al Gore was in Stokes County on Monday to raise awareness about several environmental issues. The two-day tour of North Carolina…

Environment

As Health Concerns Mount, Neighbors Near Coal Ash Ponds Want Answers And Action

Keri Brown

Public hearings are taking place across the state for residents that live near Duke Energy's coal ash pits. The comments the state collects will help rank…