Summary of Electricity Activity in Cherokee County, NC
Summary of Cherokee County, NC Generation
Cherokee County, NC is ranked #1,204 out of 2,102 U.S. counties nationwide and #43 out of 88 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 227.6 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 884.1 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Cherokee County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
224.0 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#175 /550 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#7 /24 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Cherokee County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #43 / 88 | #1204 / 2102 | 227.57 GWh | 884.13 k MMBtu |
| Water | #7 / 24 | #175 / 550 | 223.97 GWh | 871.24 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #77 / 81 | #936 / 1100 | 3.60 GWh | 12.89 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Cherokee County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | 224.0 GWh | 871.2 k MMBtu | Water |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Duke Energy Renewables Services | 1.2 GWh | 4.5 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Duke Energy Renewables Services | 1.2 GWh | 4.3 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Duke Energy Renewables Services | 1.1 GWh | 4.1 k MMBtu | Solar |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #818 | Blount County | 668.5 GWh | 3 |
| #1686 | Clay County | 28.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1731 | Fannin County | 21.2 GWh | 1 |
| #857 | Graham County | 609.2 GWh | 2 |
| #636 | Loudon County | 1.2 TWh | 4 |
| #1256 | Macon County | 194.2 GWh | 3 |
| # | McMinn County | 0.0 Wh | 1 |
| #785 | Polk County | 727.9 GWh | 4 |
| #1262 | Rabun County | 187.7 GWh | 4 |
| #1750 | Union County | 18.6 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Cherokee County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Murphy, NC | 234.1 GWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2024