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763.2 MW Bit. Coal operating in Person, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
763.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1983
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.5278, -78.8917
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 | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Mayo Power Plant is a coal-fired power plant in North Carolina.
Read more on WikipediaThe Mayo plant is a 763.2 MW coal-fired power plant located in Person County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 1983 and has one generator utilizing conventional steam coal technology. It is owned and operated by Duke Energy Progress - (NC), a subsidiary of Duke Energy. Mayo is within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 1,351,325 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 20.2%. According to available rankings, the Mayo plant is the 4th largest of 4 coal plants in North Carolina and 36th of 50 coal plants nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1846.77 per kW, based on FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
153.7K MWh
Latest Month
1.4M MWh
Annual Generation
20.2%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
2461 lb/MWh
NOx
1 lb/MWh
SO₂
Steam turbine · Duke Energy Progress, Inc. · Data from 2015–2024
$2,194/kW
Installed Cost
$14/kW
Annual CapEx
$103.6/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
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ask pi about MayoDuke Energy Progress East (CPLE)
Grid Voltage
500.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
3 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.251 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.037 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
18.2%
Annual Net Gen
1217 GWh
CO₂eq
2478 lb/MWh
Subregion
SERC Virginia/Carolina