Gastonia, Tulip Drive
1400 Tulip Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052Plant Summary Information
Gastonia, Tulip Drive is ranked #33 out of 52 distillate fuel oil power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gastonia, Tulip Drive is comprised of 3 generators and generated 35.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gastonia, Tulip Drive |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 |
| Location | Gaston County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 136.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,629 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #781 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #857 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 52 North Carolina Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gastonia, Tulip Drive
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Gastonia, Tulip Drive
Gastonia, Tulip Drive Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gastonia, Tulip Drive (56262) |
| Plant Address | 1400 Tulip Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052 |
| Utility | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 (13630) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.28914, -81.20522 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 136.0 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Gastonia - (NC) (7027) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator DG3 Details Operating August 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2005 |
| 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 |
Generator Unit1 Details Operating August 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2005 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator Unit2 Details Operating August 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2005 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Gastonia, Tulip Drive Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Gastonia - (NC) | 1300 N Broad Street, PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28054 | Generator DG3 | 100.00% |
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