1.4 MW Hydro operating in Macon, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
1.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1949
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2713, -83.6760
County
Macon, 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 | — | — |
Queens Creek is a 1.4 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Macon County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 1949, is owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and consists of a single generator. Queens Creek operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Queens Creek generated 3,002 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 24.4%. The plant's installed cost was $920.83 per kW, according to financial data reported to FERC. The power generated is sold under a power purchase agreement (PPA) at a price of $25 per MWh. Queens Creek is ranked as the 36th largest power plant in North Carolina out of 39, and 1353rd nationally out of 1464.
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
213 MWh
Latest Month
3.0K MWh
Annual Generation
24.4%
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.
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Last updated 2026-03-25
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