Where is Morganton Station 5?

In Burke 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 Morganton Station 5?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Morganton Station 5?

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 Morganton Station 5 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 "Morganton Station 5 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Morganton Station 5 still running?

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

Morganton Station 5

Morganton Station 5 is a 2 MW oil-fired power plant in Burke County, North Carolina, operated by North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2006.

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: 1.8 MW; 1.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2006
EIA plant ID: 56344

Where it is

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County: Burke County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.729, -81.7481
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 →

Morganton Station 5: FAQ

Where is Morganton Station 5?: In Burke 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 Morganton Station 5?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Morganton Station 5?: 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 Morganton Station 5 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 "Morganton Station 5 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Morganton Station 5 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.