Duke Energy increased its capacity to produce renewable energy by 20% in 2021, but wind and solar accounted for a slightly lower percentage of its actual power generation compared to 2020, the company announced Tuesday. As Duke continued to retire coal-burning operations, nuclear power (35%) remained only slightly behind natural gas (36%) in the company’s mix of electricity generation last year, according to the company’s annual update on environmental, social and governance issues. Nuclear power remains a key element in Duke’s gradual shift away from fossil fuels. The company reiterated in the report that it plans to seek regulatory approval to “keep our assets operating for up to 80 years” at its 11 nuclear stations in North and South Carolina. Source: https://journalnow.com/news/local/duke-energy-increased-wind-solar-capabilities-20-in-2021/article_c2455a2c-c4dc-11ec-8f4c-0bf3e8e21612.html