Blewett

2593 Power Plant Road, Lilesville, NC 28091

Plant Summary Information

Blewett is ranked #13 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Blewett is comprised of 10 generators and generated 13.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Blewett
Utility Name	Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
Location	Anson County, NC
Initial Operation Date	June 1912
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	98.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	374.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,580 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #331 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #79 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #13 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Blewett Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Blewett (2707)
Plant Address	2593 Power Plant Road, Lilesville, NC 28091
Utility	Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046)
Latitude, Longitude	34.9833, -79.8775
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	June 1912
Annual Generation	98.0 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

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	Pee Dee River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating June 1912

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	4 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1912
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 2 Details Operating June 1912

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	4 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1912
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 3 Details Operating June 1912

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	4 MW
Winter Capacity	4 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1912
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 4 Details Operating June 1912

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5 MW
Winter Capacity	5 MW
Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1912

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	1.4 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	1.4 MW
Planned Uprate	January 2028
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 5 Details Operating June 1912

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5 MW
Winter Capacity	5 MW
Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1912

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	1.4 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	1.4 MW
Planned Uprate	January 2031
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 6 Details Operating June 1912

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5 MW
Winter Capacity	5 MW
Minimum Load	4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1912

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate	1.4 MW
Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate	1.4 MW
Planned Uprate	January 2029
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator GT1 Details Operating May 1971

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	17.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	13 MW
Winter Capacity	17 MW
Minimum Load	9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator GT2 Details Operating May 1971

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	17.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	13 MW
Winter Capacity	17 MW
Minimum Load	9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator GT3 Details Operating May 1971

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	17.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	13 MW
Winter Capacity	17 MW
Minimum Load	9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Generator GT4 Details Operating July 1971

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	17.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	13 MW
Winter Capacity	17 MW
Minimum Load	9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Blewett Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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