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Gaston
178 MW hydroelectric power plant · Northampton County, North Carolina
- Operating capacity
- 178 MW
- 4 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1963
- Generation, 2023
- 227 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 2756
- Operator
- Virginia Electric & Power Co
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Northampton County
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Location
- 36.4991, -77.8115
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 44.4 MW | Mar 1963 | Operating |
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 44.4 MW | Feb 1963 | Operating |
| 3Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 44.4 MW | Feb 1963 | Operating |
| 4Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 44.4 MW | Feb 1963 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 227 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 14.6%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Solar | Solar | 120 MW | 2.8 mi |
| Shieldwall Solar | Solar | 5.0 MW | 5.1 mi |
| Halifax (NC) | Solar | 20.0 MW | 6.8 mi |
| Northern Cardinal Solar | Solar | 2.0 MW | 6.8 mi |
| Floyd Road Solar Farm | Solar | 5.0 MW | 7.5 mi |
| Roanoke Rapids | Hydroelectric | 100 MW | 7.9 mi |
| Gaston Solar | Solar | 5.0 MW | 8.7 mi |
| Rosemary Power Station | Petroleum | 180 MW | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Gaston produce?
- Gaston has 178 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 4 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Gaston?
- EIA lists Virginia Electric & Power Co as the operator of Gaston.
- How much electricity did Gaston generate?
- Gaston reported 227 GWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026