2003.2 MW Nuclear operating in Brunswick, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
2,003.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Nuclear
Technology
1975
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.9597, -78.0114
County
Brunswick, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Progress Energy | Progress Energy |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
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
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
1.4M MWh
Latest Month
15.7M MWh
Annual Generation
89.6%
Capacity Factor
$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
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
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?
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?
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 2026-03-26
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