Gastonia, Tulip Drive

Gastonia, Tulip Drive is a 5 MW oil-fired power plant in Gaston County, North Carolina, operated by North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2005.

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
5.4 MW
5.4 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
2005
EIA plant ID
56262

Where it is

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County
Gaston County, North Carolina
Coordinates
35.2891, -81.2052
Balancing authority
DUK
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Operating

Every plant North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 reports to EIA →

Gastonia, Tulip Drive: FAQ

Where is Gastonia, Tulip Drive?
In Gaston 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 Gastonia, Tulip Drive?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gastonia, Tulip Drive?
EIA-860M names North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 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 Gastonia, Tulip Drive LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 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 "Gastonia, Tulip Drive LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Gastonia, Tulip Drive still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.