763.2 MW Bit. Coal operating in Person, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
763.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1983
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.5278, -78.8917
County
Person, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy Progress | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Mayo Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant in North Carolina.
Read more on WikipediaThe Mayo plant is a 763.2 MW coal-fired power plant located in Person County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 1983 and has one generator utilizing conventional steam coal technology. It is owned and operated by Duke Energy Progress - (NC), a subsidiary of Duke Energy. Mayo is within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 1,351,325 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 20.2%. According to available rankings, the Mayo plant is the 4th largest of 4 coal plants in North Carolina and 36th of 50 coal plants nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1846.77 per kW, based on FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
500 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
153.7K MWh
Latest Month
1.4M MWh
Annual Generation
20.2%
Capacity Factor
$2,194/kW
Installed Cost
$103.6/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.
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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