Catawba River Pollution Control
1000 Vine Arden Rd., Morganton, NC 28655Plant Summary Information
Catawba River Pollution Control is ranked #50 out of 52 distillate fuel oil power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Catawba River Pollution Control is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.0 MWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Catawba River Pollution Control |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Morganton - (NC) |
| Location | Burke County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 970 MMBtu |
| Ranked #13,032 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,164 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #874 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 52 North Carolina Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Catawba River Pollution Control
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Catawba River Pollution Control
Catawba River Pollution Control Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Catawba River Pollution Control (56553) |
| Plant Address | 1000 Vine Arden Rd., Morganton, NC 28655 |
| Utility | City of Morganton - (NC) (12944) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.7766, -81.6643 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2009 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Morganton - (NC) (12944) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1234 Details Operating July 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Catawba River Pollution Control Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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