Monroe Generating Station
2446 Ashcraft Ave, Monroe, NC 28110Plant Summary Information
Monroe Generating Station is ranked #29 out of 30 natural gas power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Monroe Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 49.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Monroe Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 |
| Location | Union County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 218.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,286 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,089 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #845 out of 863 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 30 North Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Monroe Generating Station
Monroe Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Monroe Generating Station (57505) |
| Plant Address | 2446 Ashcraft Ave, Monroe, NC 28110 |
| Utility | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 (13630) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.98581, -80.50604 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2010 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 218.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Monroe - (NC) (12801) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MONROE CITY OF |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 12 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 12 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 12 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 12 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Monroe Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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