Brunswick Nuclear — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 6014
- Capacity
- 2003.2 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Nuclear
- Technology
- Nuclear
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Brunswick, NC
- Operating Since
- 1975
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
- Parent Company
- Duke Energy
- Annual Generation
- 15,710,695 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 89.6%
- Balancing Authority
- Duke Energy Progress East
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Brunswick Nuclear
OperatingNuclear
Ranked #2 of 3 Nuclear plants in NC#25 of 57 nationally
2003.2 MW Nuclear operating in Brunswick, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
EIAGEMWD
2,003.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Nuclear
Technology
1975
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
33.9597, -78.0114
County
Brunswick, NC
Nearby Plants
- Archer Daniels Midland SouthportNatural Gas52.5 MW · 2.9 km
- Zion Hill BESSBESS5 MW · 20.0 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Progress Energy | Progress Energy |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The Brunswick nuclear power plant, named for Brunswick County, North Carolina, covers 1,200 acres (490 ha) at 20 feet (6.1 m) above sea level about 5 miles (8.0 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. The site is adjacent to the town of Southport, North Carolina, and to wetlands and woodlands, and was opened in 1975.
Read more on WikipediaBrunswick Nuclear is a 2003.2 MW nuclear power plant located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 1975, is owned and operated by Duke Energy Progress - (NC), a subsidiary of Duke Energy. It consists of two nuclear reactors and ranks as the second-largest nuclear plant in North Carolina (2 of 3) and 24th-largest in the United States (24 of 55). Brunswick Nuclear operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
The plant's latest annual generation was 15,710,695 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 89.6%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1484.56 per kW, based on FERC filings. Brunswick Nuclear has been the subject of 10 news articles, covering industry trends, regulatory matters, and potential hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
1.4M MWh
Latest Month
15.7M MWh
Annual Generation
89.6%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,810/kW
Installed Cost
$19.1/MWh
Operating Cost
Duke Energy Progress, Inc.
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
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
General
Sewer permits and new projects roll forward in Brunswick
Brunswick County sees new developments, increased security measures and ongoing sewer permit issues. What's happening in the area?
Wilmington Star-News·2 days ago
General
Sewer permits and new projects roll forward in Brunswick
Brunswick County sees new developments, increased security measures and ongoing sewer permit issues. What's happening in the area?
Wilmington Star-News·2 days 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
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
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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