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32 MW Natural Gas Steam Turbine (28 MW) + Petroleum Liquids (4 MW) standby in Orange, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
32 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Natural Gas Steam Turbine + Petroleum Liquids
1991
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.9066, -79.0619
County
Orange, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | University of North Carolina | — | — |
| Owner(s) | University of North Carolina | — | — |
| Status | Standby | — | — |
The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Cogen Facility is a 32 MW hybrid power plant located in Orange County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 1991, is owned and operated by the University of North Carolina. It utilizes both natural gas steam turbines and petroleum liquids (DFO) as fuel sources. The facility consists of three generators and operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority, under the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year of reported data, the plant generated 54,232 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 19.4%. The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Cogen Facility holds a notable position within the state, ranking as the 3rd largest out of 45 power plants in North Carolina. Nationally, it is ranked 135 out of 886 plants. Recent news coverage related to the plant has focused on grid-related issues, regulatory matters, and industry trends.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
State
Sector
Commercial CHP
5.2K MWh
Latest Month
54.2K MWh
Annual Generation
19.4%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
0 lb/MWh
NOx
2 lb/MWh
SO₂
0.000 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.070 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.010 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
8.5%
Annual Net Gen
24 GWh
CO₂eq
5 lb/MWh
Subregion
SERC Virginia/Carolina
2013
$765/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $24.5M
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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