Roanoke Rapids
100 Oakwood Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870Plant Summary Information
Roanoke Rapids is ranked #40 out of 876 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Roanoke Rapids is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Roanoke Rapids |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| Location | Halifax County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 187.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 682.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,626 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #222 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Roanoke Rapids
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Roanoke Rapids Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Roanoke Rapids (2758) |
| Plant Address | 100 Oakwood Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 |
| Utility | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.4789, -77.6722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 187.2 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 | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Roanoke River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1955
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 23.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1955 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Roanoke Rapids Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| American Legion PV 1 | Roanoke Rapids, NC | 23.5 GWh | 4.3 mi |
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| Gutenberg Solar | Garysburg, NC | 133.7 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| Halifax (NC) | Roanoke Rapids, NC | 33.4 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Hemlock Solar | Garysburg, NC | 9.4 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| HXNAir Solar One | Halifax, NC | 3.7 GWh | 9.3 mi |
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| Northern Cardinal Solar | Roanoke Rapids, NC | 1.2 GWh | 4.1 mi |
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