Duke Energy Carolinas
Balancing Authority Summary Information
Duke Energy Carolinas is ranked #13 out of 65 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas |
|---|---|
| States | North Carolina South Carolina |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 112.5 TWh |
| Power Plants | 565 |
| Utilities | 223 |
| Ranked #13 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation | |
| Ranked #4 out of 20 in terms of annual generation from nuclear | |
| Power Plant Types | Nuclear | 54.7% Natural Gas | 24.2% Coal | 18.6% Solar | 1.8% Water | 1.2% Other Fuel | 0.1% |
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Daily Net Generation for Duke Energy Carolinas for the past 3 Years
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan River | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Eden, NC | 4 TWh | Nov 2012 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Rowan | Southern Power Co | Salisbury, NC | 5 TWh | Mar 2001 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
| James E. Rogers Energy Complex | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Cliffside, NC | 5 TWh | May 1972 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas : 51.6% Bituminous Coal : 48.2% |
| W S Lee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Williamston, SC | 6 TWh | Feb 1951 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Lee Combined Cycle Plant | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Goldsboro, NC | 6 TWh | Nov 2012 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Marshall (NC) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Terrell, NC | 8 TWh | Feb 1965 | Sep 2025 | Bituminous Coal : 53.7% Natural Gas : 46.3% |
| Belews Creek | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Belews Creek, NC | 8 TWh | Jul 1974 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas : 72.6% Bituminous Coal : 27.4% |
| Catawba | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | York, SC | 19 TWh | May 1985 | Sep 2025 | Nuclear |
| McGuire | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Huntersville, NC | 20 TWh | Aug 1981 | Sep 2025 | Nuclear |
| Oconee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Seneca, SC | 23 TWh | Jun 1973 | Sep 2025 | Nuclear |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 696.7 GWh | 4 |
| #25 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 25.7 TWh | 87 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 64.3 TWh | 559 |
| #52 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.3 TWh | 10 |
| #40 | JEA | 9.2 TWh | 22 |
| #24 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 34.4 TWh | 25 |
| #1 | PJM Interconnection, LLC | 870.7 TWh | 2,465 |
| #30 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 18.9 TWh | 34 |
| #59 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.5 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 250.9 TWh | 417 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 250.9 TWh | 417 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 188.0 TWh | 2,075 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 161.6 TWh | 204 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 148.9 TWh | 187 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 131.6 TWh | 1,211 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 112.5 TWh | 565 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 105.5 TWh | 1,577 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 80.5 TWh | 163 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 64.3 TWh | 559 |
| #18 | PacifiCorp East | 61.1 TWh | 216 |