3 MW Hydro operating in Jackson, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1950
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2470, -83.1281
County
Jackson, 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 | — | — |
The Tuckasegee hydroelectric plant is located in Jackson County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, has a total capacity of 3 MW from a single generator. It began operating in 1950, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. Tuckasegee operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the latest reporting year, Tuckasegee generated 4,174 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 15.7%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,223.38 per kW. The plant has a PPA price of $25 per MWh. Tuckasegee is ranked as the 31st largest power plant in North Carolina out of 39, and 1061st nationally out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
161 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
0 MWh
Latest Month
4.2K MWh
Annual Generation
15.7%
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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