1530.5 MW Bit. Coal operating in Cleveland, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
1,530.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1972
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2200, -81.7594
County
Cleveland, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy Carolinas | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
James E. Rogers Energy Complex is a gas and coal-fired power plant in North Carolina operated by Duke Energy.
Read more on WikipediaThe James E. Rogers Energy Complex is a 1530.5 MW coal-fired power plant located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 1972, is owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. It consists of two generators utilizing conventional steam coal technology. The plant is the third-largest of four coal plants in North Carolina, and ranks 18th out of 50 nationally. It operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the latest year of reported data, the James E. Rogers Energy Complex generated 6,186,918 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 46.1%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1982.81 per kW, based on FERC and FERC EQR filings. The plant has a reported PPA price of $25 per MWh. News coverage related to the plant includes 10 articles, with 9 focused on industry topics and 1 on hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
525 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
587.4K MWh
Latest Month
6.2M MWh
Annual Generation
46.1%
Capacity Factor
$25.0/MWh
PPA Price
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Contract Seller
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Last updated 2026-03-25
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