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2558.2 MW Bit. Coal operating in Person, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
2,558.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1966
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.4833, -79.0731
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 | Duke Energy |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Roxboro Steam Plant is a coal-fired electrical generation facility in Semora, North Carolina.
Read more on WikipediaThe Roxboro plant is a 2558.2 MW coal-fired power plant located in Person County, North Carolina. It began operating in 1966 and consists of 4 generators utilizing conventional steam coal technology. The plant is owned and operated by Duke Energy, specifically Duke Energy Progress - (NC), and falls within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Roxboro is ranked as the largest of 4 coal plants in North Carolina, and 5th largest out of 50 coal plants nationally.
In the latest year of reported generation, the plant produced 6,968,944 MWh of electricity, operating at a capacity factor of 30.9%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $943.76 per kW, based on FERC filings. The plant has been the subject of 10 news articles, with 6 focusing on industry-related topics and 4 on regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
912.8K MWh
Latest Month
7.0M MWh
Annual Generation
30.9%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
2229 lb/MWh
NOx
2 lb/MWh
SO₂
Steam turbine · Duke Energy Progress, Inc. · Data from 2015–2024
$1,560/kW
Installed Cost
$13/kW
Annual CapEx
$60.3/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-04-09
View all 7 articlesDuke Energy Progress East (CPLE)
Grid Voltage
230.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
1 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.270 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.039 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
18.0%
Annual Net Gen
4041 GWh
CO₂eq
2247 lb/MWh
Subregion
SERC Virginia/Carolina