Brunswick Nuclear
P. O. Box 10429, Southport, NC 28461Plant Summary Information
Brunswick Nuclear is ranked #27 out of 12,299 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Brunswick Nuclear is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.3 TWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Brunswick Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) |
| Location | Brunswick County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1975 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 176.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #27 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 3 North Carolina Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for Brunswick Nuclear
Brunswick Nuclear Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Brunswick Nuclear (6014) |
| Plant Address | P. O. Box 10429, Southport, NC 28461 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.9597, -78.0114 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Atlantic Ocean (Cape Fear) |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1975
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1001.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.964 |
| Summer Capacity | 932 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 953 MW |
| Minimum Load | 932 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1975 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 1977
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1001.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.964 |
| Summer Capacity | 938 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 975 MW |
| Minimum Load | 938 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1977 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Brunswick Nuclear Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy Plaza, 525 South Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 | Generator 2 | 81.67% |
| North Carolina Eastern M P A | P O Box 29513, Raleigh, NC 27626 | Generator 2 | 18.33% |
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| #29 | Joseph M Farley | Columbia, AL | 14.6 TWh |
| #30 | Edwin I Hatch | Baxley, GA | 14.0 TWh |
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