25.5 MW Hydro operating in Caldwell, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
25.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1925
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.7743, -81.4377
County
Caldwell, 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 | — | — |
Rhodhiss is a 25.5 MW conventional hydroelectric power plant located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 1925 and consists of 3 generators utilizing water as its primary fuel source. It is owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. Rhodhiss ranks as the 20th largest hydroelectric plant in North Carolina out of 39, and 443rd nationally out of 1464. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Rhodhiss generated 69,818 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 31.1%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,451.29 per kW. The plant has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price of $25 per MWh. Financial information is sourced from FERC and FERC EQRs.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
100 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
5.7K MWh
Latest Month
69.8K MWh
Annual Generation
31.1%
Capacity Factor
$25.0/MWh
PPA Price
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Contract Seller
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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