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3 MW Hydro operating in Jackson, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1950
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2470, -83.1281
County
Jackson, 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 | — | — |
The Tuckasegee hydroelectric plant is located in Jackson County, North Carolina. The plant, owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, has a total capacity of 3 MW from a single generator. It began operating in 1950, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. Tuckasegee operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the latest reporting year, Tuckasegee generated 4,174 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 15.7%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,223.38 per kW. The plant has a PPA price of $25 per MWh. Tuckasegee is ranked as the 31st largest power plant in North Carolina out of 39, and 1061st nationally out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
4.2K MWh
Annual Generation
15.7%
Capacity Factor
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC · Data from 2015–2025
$25.0/MWh
PPA Price
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.
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Grid Voltage
161.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility