United States, April 24 -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating license for Duke Energy's Robinson Nuclear Plant for an additional 20 years, extending the plant's ability to deliver reliable energy until 2050.Robinson, located in Hartsville, S.C., provides enough energy to power 570,000 homes and plays an important role in protecting reliability and affordability for customers as regional electricity demand continues to grow.Why it mattersDuke Energy's nuclear fleet provides about 51% of customers' energy needs in the Carolinas, making nuclear energy an essential component of the company's diverse generation portfolio. License renewal extends the use of cost-effective generation, resulting in significant sa...