Nantahala — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 2747
- Capacity
- 43.2 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Macon, NC
- Operating Since
- 1942
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- Parent Company
- Duke Energy
- Annual Generation
- 182,712 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 48.2%
- Balancing Authority
- Duke Energy Carolinas
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Nantahala
OperatingHydro
Ranked #12 of 38 Hydro plants in NC#327 of 1454 nationally
43.2 MW Hydro operating in Macon, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
EIAGEMWD
43.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1942
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
35.2712, -83.6759
County
Macon, NC
Nearby Plants
- Queens CreekHydro1.4 MW · 0.0 km
- Fontana DamHydro254.7 MW · 23.1 km
- SanteetlahHydro45 MW · 26.0 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy Carolinas | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
About
Nantahala is a hydroelectric power plant located in Macon County, North Carolina. The plant has a total capacity of 43.2 MW from a single generator and began operating in 1942. It is owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. The plant utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and its primary fuel source is water (WAT). Nantahala ranks as the 13th largest power plant in North Carolina out of 39, and 332nd nationally out of 1464.
In the most recent year with available data, Nantahala generated 182,712 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 48.2%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Financial data indicates that the plant has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price of $25 per MWh.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
161 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
20.8K MWh
Latest Month
182.7K MWh
Annual Generation
48.2%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1, FERC Electric Quarterly ReportsHIGH
$25.0/MWh
PPA Price
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Contract Seller
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Regulatory·permitting
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 (other)Duke Energy Carolinas (other)
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·permitting
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 (applicant)Duke Energy Carolinas (applicant)
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions
Duke Energy Carolinas (other)
Federal Register (FERC)·3 weeks ago
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