It’s difficult to discuss Data Centers in Davie County without talking about Duke Energy’s proposed plan for two new combined cycle (CC) natural gas plants.
This page shares information from Duke Energy’s most recent open house sessions in Mocksville and Lexington as well as reporting from the Davie County Enterprise Record.
TAKE ACTION by:
- Completing the Duke Energy survey by September 30 (https://dukeenergyft.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zEJREcsydmHUoe)
- Emailing NCNewGeneration@duke-energy.com
- Submitting Letters to the Editor at the Davie Enterprise
https://ourdavie.com/services/submit-a-letter-to-the-editor/
(From the Duke Energy website)
Project Overview
Electricity demand is rising across the Carolinas at an unprecedented pace. To meet this need, Duke Energy is investing in new infrastructure projects in Davie and Davidson counties.
Duke Energy is proposing new, highly efficient generation in Davie County to meet growing electricity needs and strengthen the region's ability to deliver dependable power when customers need it most. The proposed two combined-cycle natural gas units would connect to the electric grid through an updated transmission corridor, primarily located in Davie County. The transmission line's location will be determined by a comprehensive routing study that includes public input opportunities.
To support the new natural gas facility, Duke Energy is also evaluating new infrastructure in Davidson County, including fuel storage and reliability facilities, in partnership with Piedmont Natural Gas. The proposed facilities could include liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage, an Energy Reliability Center (ERC) and other associated facilities, which would provide dependable, cost-effective fuel supply to the proposed generation in Davie County.
Learn more from Duke Energy’s perspective at:
https://www.duke-energy.com/our-company/grid-infrastructure/north-carolina/davie-davidson-cc
Download the Open House Presentation
Duke Energy Decides on Davie for New Plant
A map showing Duke Energy's properties in Davie County, left, and Davidson County.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Davie County Enterprise Record reported that Duke Energy had decided to move forward with constructing two new combined cycle (CC) natural gas plants in Davie County on the property known as the Perkins Game Land off Riverview Road. Duke Energy representatives claim the site was chosen as the most “efficient and cost effective solution” and because of existing infrastructure and proximity to already existing transmission lines. Water supply would come from the adjoining Yadkin River.
Opponents of the power plant argue the power plant would burn methane to produce electricity, creating environmental concerns and contributing to water degradation in the Yadkin River. The power plant’s proposed location would also require the construction of a three mile gas pipeline crossing the entire Yadkin River to connect the power plant with the transcontinental pipeline in Davidson County.
The Duke Energy property is currently zoned Rural Agricultural and requires rezoning to move forward.
Additional Resources
There is an incredible amount of information on data centers and well as Duke Energy’s intentions around the two large combined-cycle methane gas plants in Davie County. Below are key resources to help you make informed decisions. We’ll continue to update this list regularly.
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
A Q&A About Duke Energy’s Gassy Plans for Davidson and Davie Counties.
Duke Energy wants to build massive, dirty gas plants and an "enhanced" Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Davie and Davidson Counties, NC - which would pollute the community and ruin the last serene stretch of the Yadkin River.
https://cleanenergy.org/news/a-qa-about-duke-energys-gassy-plans-for-davidson-and-davie-counties/
September 14, 2026
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Proposes Framework to Ensure Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share for Energy Costs
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging the Utilities Commission to create a new rate class for Duke Energy’s data center customers so they pay their fair share. The proposal was filed in Duke’s rate cases as part of a process that the Utilities Commission started after Attorney General Jackson requested a separate proceeding to account for the unprecedented strain that new data centers and other large load users put on the energy grid.
https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-proposes-framework-to-ensure-data-centers-pay-their-fair-share-for-energy-costs/