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 | Jul 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 112.6 TWh |
| Power Plants | 577 |
| 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 | 52.7% Natural Gas | 25.8% Coal | 19.5% Solar | 1.8% Water | 0.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honea Path | Central Electric Power | Honea Path, SC | 117 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| City West Diesel Plant | Lockhart Power Co | Union, SC | 114 MWh | May 2011 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Thermal Kem | Central Electric Power | Rock Hill, SC | 105 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Valenite | Central Electric Power | Westminster, SC | 105 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Gastonia Prime Power Park | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 | Dallas, NC | 86 MWh | May 2008 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Salem Energy Systems LLC | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC | Winston-Salem, NC | 76 MWh | Jun 1996 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| High Point, Pump Station Rd | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 | High Point, NC | 63 MWh | Jun 2005 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Wellford Renewable Energy Plant | Lockhart Power Co | Spartanburg, SC | 59 MWh | Apr 2011 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Turner Shoals | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC | Mill Springs, NC | 52 MWh | Nov 1996 | May 2026 | Water |
| Drexel Operations Center | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 | Drexel, NC | 49 MWh | Jul 2007 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Monroe Middle School | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 | Monroe, NC | 44 MWh | Jul 2006 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| High Point, POLO | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 | High Point, NC | 37 MWh | Oct 2007 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Webb Forging | Central Electric Power | Carlisle, SC | 30 MWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Westside WWTP | City Of High Point - (NC) | Thomasville, NC | 30 MWh | Apr 2005 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | City of Gastonia - (NC) | Gastonia, NC | 22 MWh | Apr 2006 | Sep 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Catawba River Pollution Control | City of Morganton - (NC) | Morganton, NC | 6 MWh | Jun 2009 | May 2026 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Central Energy Facility | Clemson University - Main Campus | Clemson, SC | 2 MWh | Apr 2000 | Aug 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Water Filter Plant #2 | City of Morganton - (NC) | Morganton, NC | 1 MWh | Apr 2013 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Huntersville Delivery No 2 | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 | Huntersville, NC | 1 MWh | Jul 2007 | Dec 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 442.5 GWh | 4 |
| #24 | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. | 25.3 TWh | 83 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 64.5 TWh | 565 |
| #50 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.5 TWh | 15 |
| #41 | JEA | 9.6 TWh | 24 |
| #23 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 33.9 TWh | 25 |
| #1 | PJM Interconnection, LLC | 882.8 TWh | 2,652 |
| #31 | South Carolina Public Service Authority | 18.5 TWh | 35 |
| #59 | Southeastern Power Administration | 1.3 TWh | 11 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 253.5 TWh | 422 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 253.5 TWh | 422 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 169.4 TWh | 2,135 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 163.4 TWh | 207 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 152.2 TWh | 187 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 134.3 TWh | 1,299 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 112.6 TWh | 577 |
| #15 | ISO New England | 111.1 TWh | 1,629 |
| #16 | Bonneville Power Administration | 91.6 TWh | 167 |
| #17 | Duke Energy Progress East | 64.5 TWh | 565 |
| #18 | PacifiCorp East | 60.9 TWh | 222 |