North Carolina · Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Belews Creek
Federal support
Key facts
2Coal unitsof 382 tracked nationally
2.2 GWCapacity1.1% of the tracked fleet
52 yearsAge of oldest unitcame online in 1974
5.3 MtCO2 in 20250.6% of fleet-wide emissions
1,661 tSO2 in 2025
15.6 lbsMercury in 2025
4,641 GWh2025 net generation0.6% of tracked generation
In 2021, clean power produced energy 51.9% more cheaply
Annual savings with clean power in 2021$163.3M≈51.9% cheaper than running this plant — estimated from its capacity at a 42% capacity factor.
- Gap
- $20.6/MWh
- Difference
- +51.9%
- Cheapest clean power alternative
- local solar
Units (2)
| Expand | Type | Status | Retirement | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cell burner boiler | 1,080 | 1974 (52yrs) | Operating | — | |
| 2 | Cell burner boiler | 1,080 | 1975 (51yrs) | Operating | — |
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