Kings Mountain Energy Center

181 Gage Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Plant Summary Information

Kings Mountain Energy Center is ranked #15 out of 864 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Kings Mountain Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 789.9 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.

Plant Name	Kings Mountain Energy Center
Utility Name	Carolina Power Partners, LLC
Location	Cleveland County, NC
Initial Operation Date	August 2018
Last Update	Jan 2025
Annual Generation	3.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	24.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #352 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #206 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #15 out of 864 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 30 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	NTE Carolinas, LLC (2013 to 2019) Carolina Power Partners, LLC (2020 to 2023)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Kings Mountain Energy Center (59325)
Plant Address	181 Gage Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Utility	Carolina Power Partners, LLC (59123)
Latitude, Longitude	35.2025, -81.36306
Generation Dates on File	May 2018 to Jan 2025
Initial Operation Date	August 2018
Annual Generation	3.3 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Notes	City of Kings Mountain Natural Gas Division
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	KMEC
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	310.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	259 MW
Winter Capacity	305 MW
Minimum Load	107 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Combustion Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	KMEC
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	233.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	227 MW
Winter Capacity	208 MW
Minimum Load	93 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Subcritical Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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

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Innovative Solar 23	Kings Mountain, NC	3.3 GWh	5.1 mi
Lafayette Solar I, LLC	Shelby, NC	3.2 GWh	11.5 mi
Lux Solar, LLC	Kings Mountain, NC	3.9 GWh	4.6 mi
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