Thorpe — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 2750
- Capacity
- 21.6 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Hydro
- Technology
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Jackson, NC
- Operating Since
- 1941
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- Parent Company
- Duke Energy
- Annual Generation
- 56,867 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 29.8%
- Balancing Authority
- Duke Energy Carolinas
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Thorpe
OperatingHydro
Ranked #20 of 38 Hydro plants in NC#471 of 1454 nationally
21.6 MW Hydro operating in Jackson, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
EIAGEMWD
21.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1941
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
35.2339, -83.1255
County
Jackson, NC
Nearby Plants
- TuckasegeeHydro3 MW · 1.5 km
- Cedar CliffHydro6.4 MW · 3.0 km
- Bear Creek DamHydro9 MW · 4.7 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
The Thorpe hydroelectric plant is located in Jackson County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, has a total capacity of 21.6 MW from a single generator utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology. Thorpe began operating in 1941 and is ranked 21st out of 39 power plants in North Carolina and 473rd out of 1464 nationally. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT).
In the latest year of reported generation data, Thorpe produced 56,867 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 29.8%. The plant operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Financial data is available for Thorpe from FERC filings, including 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
0 MWh
Latest Month
56.9K MWh
Annual Generation
29.8%
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
Industry·corporate
N.C.'s Thorpe Landscapes Grows Into Versatile Company
Thorpe Landscapes, based in North Carolina, has grown over 15 years to offer a variety of services including maintenance, hardscapes and...
Thorpe Landscapes (operator)
Construction Equipment Guide·4 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-25
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