Summary of Electricity Activity in Raleigh, NC
Summary of Raleigh, NC Generation
Raleigh, NC is ranked #2,262 out of 5,727 U.S. cities nationwide and #73 out of 298 North Carolina cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 9.4 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 259 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 859 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Raleigh, NC
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
102.5 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#731 /1,468 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#13 /22 North Carolina Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #73 / 298 | #2262 / 5727 | 106.54 GWh | 1.81 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #13 / 22 | #731 / 1468 | 102.50 GWh | 1.77 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #12 / 36 | #264 / 1035 | 2.53 GWh | 38.43 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #265 / 268 | #2799 / 2990 | 1.51 GWh | 5.43 k MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Raleigh, NC
Power Plants in Raleigh, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCSU Cates Cogeneration Plant | NC State University, Energy Systems | 75.4 GWh | 1.2 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 97.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.4% |
| NCSU CCUP Cogeneration Plant | NC State University, Energy Systems | 29.6 GWh | 592.9 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 97.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.5% |
| Neuse River Solar Farm | Scale Sustainable I, LLC | 1.5 GWh | 5.4 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Century Drive Solar Farm | J.T. Hobby and Son, Inc. | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| First Citizens Bank | First Citizens Bank | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2615 | Apex | 59.9 GWh | 2 |
| #5227 | Cary | 1.7 GWh | 1 |
| #3510 | Clayton | 17.4 GWh | 4 |
| #3230 | Durham | 24.7 GWh | 4 |
| #3914 | Fuquay-Varina | 9.9 GWh | 1 |
| #3735 | Garner | 12.8 GWh | 2 |
| #105 | Holly Springs | 8.6 TWh | 1 |
| # | Wake Forest | -443.0 MWh | 3 |
| #3460 | Wendell | 18.4 GWh | 2 |
| #3714 | Zebulon | 13.2 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since May 2025