⚛ Nuclear Power Plants in North Carolina
North Carolina operates 3 nuclear power plants totaling 5,395 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 42.3M MWh.
Nuclear plants generate carbon-free baseload electricity by fissioning uranium fuel inside a reactor. They run nearly around-the-clock — typical capacity factors above 90% — and a single facility can power millions of homes. Spent fuel is stored on-site in dry casks. NRC oversees safety; emergency planning zones extend 10 miles from the reactor.
Plants3operating
Capacity5,394 MWnameplate
Generation42.3M MWhannual
All North Carolina nuclear plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcguire | Huntersville | Mecklenburg County | 2,441 MW | Duke Energy Carolinas, Llc |
| Brunswick Nuclear | Southport | Brunswick County | 2,003 MW | Duke Energy Progress - (Nc) |
| Harris | New Hill | Wake County | 951 MW | Duke Energy Progress - (Nc) |