In Cleveland 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 Shelby, NC?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Electric Glass Fiber America, 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 Shelby, NC LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Electric Glass Fiber America, 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 "Shelby, NC LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Shelby, NC still running?

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

Shelby, NC

Shelby, NC is a 4 MW oil-fired power plant in Cleveland County, North Carolina, operated by Electric Glass Fiber America, LLC.. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1972.

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: 4.2 MW; 2.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1972
EIA plant ID: 54363

Where it is

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County: Cleveland County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.3264, -81.6292
Balancing authority: DUK
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLC.
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant Electric Glass Fiber America, LLC. reports to EIA →

Shelby, NC: FAQ

Where is Shelby, NC?: In Cleveland 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 Shelby, NC?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Shelby, NC?: EIA-860M names Electric Glass Fiber America, 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 Shelby, NC LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Electric Glass Fiber America, 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 "Shelby, NC LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Shelby, NC still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.