Kings Mountain Energy Center
181 Gage Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086Plant Summary Information
Kings Mountain Energy Center is ranked #15 out of 876 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kings Mountain Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 880.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Kings Mountain Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Carolina Power Partners, LLC |
| Location | Cleveland County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 26.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #320 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #175 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 27 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
NTE Carolinas, LLC (2013 to 2019) Carolina Power Partners, LLC (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kings Mountain Energy Center
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Kings Mountain Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kings Mountain Energy Center (59325) |
| Plant Address | 181 Gage Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 |
| Utility | Carolina Power Partners, LLC (59123) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2025, -81.36306 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2018 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | City of Kings Mountain Natural Gas Division |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator KMEC1 Details Operating August 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | KMEC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 310.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 259 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 305 MW |
| Minimum Load | 107 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator KMEC2 Details Operating August 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | KMEC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 233.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 227 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 208 MW |
| Minimum Load | 93 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Kings Mountain Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Dixon 74 Solar I, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 3.6 GWh | 4.8 mi |
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| Gastonia Solar Center | Gastonia, NC | 8.1 GWh | 10 mi |
| Gastonia, Tulip Drive | Gastonia, NC | 136.0 MWh | 10.7 mi |
| Hutchinson Farm | Shelby, NC | 9.6 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Innovative Solar 23 | Kings Mountain, NC | 3.5 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| Lafayette Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 3.3 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Lux Solar, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 4.0 GWh | 4.6 mi |
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| SID Solar I, LLC | Shelby, NC | 8.2 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Waco Farm | Waco, NC | 9.0 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| York Road Solar I, LLC | Kings Mountain, NC | 3.4 GWh | 2.1 mi |