Where is Butler-Warner Generation Plant?

In Cumberland 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 Butler-Warner Generation Plant?

305 MW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Butler-Warner Generation Plant?

EIA-860M names Fayetteville Public Works Commission 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 Butler-Warner Generation Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Fayetteville Public Works Commission 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 "Butler-Warner Generation Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Butler-Warner Generation Plant still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Butler-Warner Generation Plant

Butler-Warner Generation Plant is a 305 MW natural gas power plant in Cumberland County, North Carolina, operated by Fayetteville Public Works Commission. EIA-860M lists 11 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1976 and 2019.

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: 304.9 MW; 226.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 11
In service: 1976–2019
EIA plant ID: 1016

Where it is

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County: Cumberland County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.0986, -78.8294
Balancing authority: CPLE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Batteries, Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 303 MW, Solar 1 MW, Battery 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Butler-Warner Generation Plant: FAQ

Where is Butler-Warner Generation Plant?: In Cumberland 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 Butler-Warner Generation Plant?: 305 MW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Butler-Warner Generation Plant?: EIA-860M names Fayetteville Public Works Commission 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 Butler-Warner Generation Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Fayetteville Public Works Commission 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 "Butler-Warner Generation Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Butler-Warner Generation Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.