W S Lee
Lee Steam Plant Rd, Williamston, SC 29697Plant Summary Information
W S Lee is ranked #6 out of 202 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
W S Lee is comprised of 5 generators and generated 1.2 TWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | W S Lee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Anderson County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1951 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 45.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #178 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #72 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 27 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for W S Lee
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W S Lee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | W S Lee (3264) |
| Plant Address | Lee Steam Plant Rd, Williamston, SC 29697 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.6022, -82.435 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Saluda River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 100.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating January 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 42 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 42 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 41 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 42 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 41 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 8 Details Operating January 2007
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 42 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 42 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 41 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 42 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 41 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT11 Details Operating April 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 242.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 224 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 248 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CT12 Details Operating April 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 242.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 223 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 248 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST10 Details Operating April 2018
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 362.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 313 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 313 MW |
| Minimum Load | 313 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 59 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 17 MW |
| Planned Uprate | June 2028 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
W S Lee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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