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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSGaston
Gaston is a 178 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Halifax County, North Carolina, operated by Virginia Electric & Power Co.
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 44 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 44 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 44 MW | |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 44 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Virginia Electric & Power Co
- Location
- Halifax County, North Carolina
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 178 MW
- First unit online
- Feb 1963
- EIA plant ID
- 2756
Location
36.4991, -77.8115
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem