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2003.2 MW Nuclear operating in Brunswick, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
2,003.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Nuclear
Technology
1975
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.9597, -78.0114
County
Brunswick, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Progress Energy | Progress Energy |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Brunswick nuclear power plant, named for Brunswick County, North Carolina, covers 1,200 acres (490 ha) at 20 feet (6.1 m) above sea level about 5 miles (8.0 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. The site is adjacent to the town of Southport, North Carolina, and to wetlands and woodlands, and was opened in 1975.
Read more on WikipediaBrunswick Nuclear is a 2003.2 MW nuclear power plant located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 1975, is owned and operated by Duke Energy Progress - (NC), a subsidiary of Duke Energy. It consists of two nuclear reactors and ranks as the second-largest nuclear plant in North Carolina (2 of 3) and 24th-largest in the United States (24 of 55). Brunswick Nuclear operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
The plant's latest annual generation was 15,710,695 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 89.6%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1484.56 per kW, based on FERC filings. Brunswick Nuclear has been the subject of 10 news articles, covering industry trends, regulatory matters, and potential hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE)
Grid Voltage
230.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
1.4M MWh
Latest Month
15.7M MWh
Annual Generation
89.6%
Capacity Factor
Nuclear · Duke Energy Progress, Inc. · Data from 2015–2024
$1,810/kW
Installed Cost
$49/kW
Annual CapEx
$19.1/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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