Uwharrie Mountain Renewable

Uwharrie Mountain Renewable is a 10 MW biomass power plant in Montgomery County, North Carolina, operated by Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2014.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
9.6 MW
9.6 MW net summer
Generating units
6
In service
2014
EIA plant ID
58526

Where it is

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County
Montgomery County, North Carolina
Coordinates
35.333, -79.9649
Balancing authority
CPLE
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC
Primary energy source
Biomass
Technologies
Landfill Gas
Status
Operating

Every plant Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC reports to EIA →

Uwharrie Mountain Renewable: FAQ

Where is Uwharrie Mountain Renewable?
In Montgomery County, North Carolina (NC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Uwharrie Mountain Renewable?
10 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Uwharrie Mountain Renewable?
EIA-860M names Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Uwharrie Mountain Renewable LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Uwharrie Mountain Renewable LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Uwharrie Mountain Renewable still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.