Cowans Ford

257 Duke Lane, Stanley, NC 28164

Plant Summary Information

Cowans Ford is ranked #10 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cowans Ford is comprised of 4 generators and generated 19.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Cowans Ford
Utility Name	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Location	Lincoln County, NC
Initial Operation Date	September 1963
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	136.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	527.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,798 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #287 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #53 out of 863 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Cowans Ford (2722)
Plant Address	257 Duke Lane, Stanley, NC 28164
Utility	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416)
Latitude, Longitude	35.4346, -80.9588
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	September 1963
Annual Generation	136.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Catawba River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	87.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	81 MW
Winter Capacity	81 MW
Minimum Load	81 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1963
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	87.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	81 MW
Winter Capacity	81 MW
Minimum Load	81 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1963
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	87.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	81 MW
Winter Capacity	81 MW
Minimum Load	81 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1963
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	87.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	81 MW
Winter Capacity	81 MW
Minimum Load	81 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1967
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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