Duke Energy Carolinas
Balancing Authority Summary Information
Duke Energy Carolinas is ranked #13 out of 64 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas |
|---|---|
| States | North Carolina South Carolina |
| Last Update | Oct 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 113.4 TWh |
| Power Plants | 578 |
| Utilities | 213 |
| Ranked #13 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation | |
| Ranked #6 out of 20 in terms of annual generation from nuclear | |
| Power Plant Types | Nuclear | 52.3% Natural Gas | 25.6% Coal | 20.1% Solar | 1.9% Water | 0.8% Other Fuel | 0% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misenheimer Solar LLC | Misenheimer Solar LLC | Gold Hill, NC | 158 GWh | Mar 2024 | Jul 2026 | Solar |
| Nantahala | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Topton, NC | 188 GWh | Jun 1942 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| G G Allen | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Belmont, NC | 198 GWh | May 1957 | Dec 2024 | Bituminous Coal : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6% |
| Lincoln Combustion | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Stanley, NC | 933 GWh | Apr 1995 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas : 95.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.8% |
| Cleveland Cnty Generating Facility | Southern Power Co | Kings Mountain, NC | 986 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas : 99.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.5% |
| Broad River Energy Center | Broad River Energy LLC | Gaffney, SC | 1 TWh | Jun 2000 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas : 98.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.4% |
| Rockingham County CT Station | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Reidsville, NC | 2 TWh | May 2000 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas : 99.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.5% |
| Kings Mountain Energy Center | Carolina Power Partners, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 4 TWh | Jul 2018 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Dan River | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Eden, NC | 4 TWh | Nov 2012 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Buck | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Salisbury, NC | 4 TWh | Oct 2011 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| James E. Rogers Energy Complex | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Cliffside, NC | 5 TWh | May 1972 | Jul 2026 | Bituminous Coal : 54.6% Natural Gas : 45.3% |
| Rowan | Southern Power Co | Salisbury, NC | 5 TWh | Mar 2001 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0% |
| Lee Combined Cycle Plant | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Goldsboro, NC | 6 TWh | Nov 2012 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| W S Lee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Williamston, SC | 6 TWh | Feb 1951 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Marshall (NC) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Terrell, NC | 8 TWh | Feb 1965 | Jul 2026 | Bituminous Coal : 60.8% Natural Gas : 39.2% |
| Belews Creek | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Belews Creek, NC | 9 TWh | Jul 1974 | Jul 2026 | Natural Gas : 68.2% Bituminous Coal : 31.8% |
| Catawba | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | York, SC | 18 TWh | May 1985 | Jul 2026 | Nuclear |
| McGuire | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Huntersville, NC | 19 TWh | Aug 1981 | Jul 2026 | Nuclear |
| Oconee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Seneca, SC | 22 TWh | Jun 1973 | Jul 2026 | Nuclear |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 433.0 GWh | 4 |
| #24 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 26.1 TWh | 83 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 66.2 TWh | 574 |
| #50 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.6 TWh | 15 |
| #43 | JEA | 9.4 TWh | 24 |
| #23 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 34.2 TWh | 25 |
| #1 | PJM Interconnection, LLC | 890.9 TWh | 2,806 |
| #28 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 19.6 TWh | 35 |
| #59 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.2 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 259.3 TWh | 423 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 259.3 TWh | 423 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 168.7 TWh | 2,170 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 166.2 TWh | 209 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 153.0 TWh | 188 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 134.1 TWh | 1,334 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 113.4 TWh | 578 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 112.2 TWh | 1,667 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 91.1 TWh | 170 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 66.2 TWh | 574 |
| #18 | PacifiCorp East | 61.4 TWh | 223 |