North Carolina’s Electric Membership Corporation’s Need for Additional Generation

Two Peaking Plants in Anson and Richmond Counties

The North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC) has the obligation to provide reliable and affordable electric power for its members. In order to fulfill this obligation, NCEMC began commercial operation on two peak generating planst in Anson and Richmond Counties in 2007. The need for these peaking plants is twofold: to replace the power supplied by expiring power supply contracts and to meet the growing energy needs of North Carolina electric cooperative consumers.

These two power plants will supply approximately 600 megawatts (MW). In addition to these plants, NCEMC has also signed long-term power purchase agreements with Progress Energy, which will supply a minimum of 300 MW through 2024.

For more information on the peaking plants, explore the topics below.

Peaking Plants Overview

Modern Technology, Low Impact

Anson County Site Frequently Asked Questions

Richmond County Site Frequently Asked Questions

RUS Environmental Analysis [Download PDF]

Finding of No Significant Impact [Download PDF]

Siting Study and Environmental Overview [Download PDF]
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Alternative Evaluation Study [Download PDF]

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