Anson County Generation Facility
749 Blewett Falls Road, Lilesville, NC 28091Plant Summary Information
Anson County Generation Facility is ranked #22 out of 27 natural gas power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Anson County Generation Facility is comprised of 6 generators and generated 7.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Anson County Generation Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | North Carolina El Member Corp |
| Location | Anson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 32.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 415.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,759 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,245 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #127 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 27 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.6% |
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Anson County Generation Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Anson County Generation Facility (56249) |
| Plant Address | 749 Blewett Falls Road, Lilesville, NC 28091 |
| Utility | North Carolina El Member Corp (13683) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.96865, -79.92174 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2007 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 32.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 96.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | County Water/Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 56.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 56.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 61.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 56.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 56.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 61.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 56.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 56.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 61.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 56.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 56.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 61.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 56.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 56.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 61.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 6 Details Operating June 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 56.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 61.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2007 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 56.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 61.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 54.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Anson County Generation Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Anson County Generation Facility.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blewett | Lilesville, NC | 98.0 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| County Home Solar LLC | Rockingham, NC | 7.7 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Ellerbe | Ellerbe, NC | 3.3 GWh | 14.1 mi |
| ESA Hamlet NC , LLC | Hamlet, NC | 5.9 GWh | 15.4 mi |
| Gilead | Gilead, NC | 6.2 GWh | 16.7 mi |
| Hamlet Generating Facility | Hamlet, NC | 144.9 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| Hamlet Solar Energy Storage | Hamlet, NC | 867.0 MWh | 13.6 mi |
| Innovative Solar 37 LLC | Morven, NC | 142.4 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Mills Anson Farm | Lilesville, NC | 8.5 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| Pecan PV1 | Cordova, NC | 9.1 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Polk Farm | Hamlet, NC | 11.0 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| Rock Farm | Rockingham, NC | 9.1 GWh | 17.7 mi |
| Sellers Farm Solar | Hamlet, NC | 10.8 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Selwyn Farm | Lilesville, NC | 10.0 GWh | 4 mi |
| Sherwood H Smith Jr Energy Complex | Hamlet, NC | 9.7 TWh | 13.6 mi |
| Wadesboro 4 | Wadesboro, NC | 3.9 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Wadesboro Farm 1 | Wadesboro, NC | 8.7 GWh | 10.1 mi |
| Wadesboro Farm 2 | Wadesboro, NC | 9.3 GWh | 10.4 mi |
| Wadesboro Farm 3 | Wadesboro, NC | 8.8 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Wadesboro Solar | Wadesboro, NC | 8.8 GWh | 6.1 mi |