2244.8 MW Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle (1248 MW) + Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine (997 MW) operating in Richmond, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
2,244.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
11
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle + Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
2001
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.8392, -79.7406
County
Richmond, 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 | — | — |
The Sherwood H Smith Jr Energy Complex is a natural gas-fired power plant located in Richmond County, North Carolina. Operated by Duke Energy Progress (NC), the plant has a total capacity of 2244.8 MW across 11 generators. It began operating in 2001 and utilizes both natural gas-fired combined cycle and natural gas-fired combustion turbine technologies, making it a hybrid plant. The facility is owned by Duke Energy and operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority, falling under the SERC NERC region.
In the latest year of reported generation, the plant produced 9,853,136 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 50.1%. According to available data, the installed cost of the plant was $434.38 per kW, based on FERC filings. The Sherwood H Smith Jr Energy Complex is a significant power producer in North Carolina, ranking as the 3rd largest of 16 plants in the state and 23rd largest of 945 plants nationally.
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
912.8K MWh
Latest Month
9.9M MWh
Annual Generation
50.1%
Capacity Factor
$574/kW
Installed Cost
$39.2/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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