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84 MW Hydro operating in Montgomery, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
84 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1928
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2067, -80.0648
County
Montgomery, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy Progress (NC) | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Tillery is a hydroelectric power plant located in Montgomery County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by Duke Energy Progress - (NC), has a total capacity of 84 MW across 4 generators. It began operating in 1928, making it one of the older hydroelectric facilities in the region. Tillery utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and its primary fuel source is water (WAT). The plant operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Tillery generated 184,248 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 24.9%. According to available data, the installed cost of the plant was $492.38 per kW. Tillery is ranked as the 10th largest power plant out of 39 in North Carolina, and 218th out of 1464 nationally. Financial data for the plant is available from FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
12.9K MWh
Latest Month
184.2K MWh
Annual Generation
24.9%
Capacity Factor
Energy storage · Duke Energy Progress, Inc. · Data from 2015–2024
$649/kW
Installed Cost
$10.7/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 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility