Belews Creek

A 2.49 GW natural gas power plant in Stokes, North Carolina, owned by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, commissioned in 1974.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 8042Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
2.49 GW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
1974
Owner
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Location
Stokes, North Carolina
Coordinates
36.2811, -80.0603
Generation (2024)
9,563.8 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Units
2

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
201512,498.9
201610,731.2
20179,608.2
20188,021.4
20197,123.6
20205,340.9
20219,010
20229,244.1
20238,487.9
20249,563.8

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