Summary of Electricity Activity in Jackson County, NC
Summary of Jackson County, NC Generation
Jackson County, NC is ranked #1,288 out of 2,083 U.S. counties nationwide and #51 out of 89 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 165.1 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 620.4 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Jackson County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
165.1 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#200 /557 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#9 /26 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Jackson County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #51 / 89 | #1288 / 2083 | 165.12 GWh | 620.36 k MMBtu |
| Water | #9 / 26 | #200 / 557 | 165.12 GWh | 620.36 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Jackson County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 78.5 GWh | 297.2 k MMBtu | Water |
| Tennessee Creek | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 36.6 GWh | 132.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| Bear Creek Dam | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 26.2 GWh | 100.6 k MMBtu | Water |
| Cedar Cliff | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 17.7 GWh | 66.0 k MMBtu | Water |
| Tuckasegee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 6.1 GWh | 23.7 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #332 | Buncombe County | 4.1 TWh | 9 |
| #1604 | Clay County | 40.5 GWh | 2 |
| #815 | Graham County | 736.6 GWh | 2 |
| #861 | Haywood County | 645.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1643 | Henderson County | 33.8 GWh | 4 |
| #1223 | Macon County | 213.8 GWh | 3 |
| #15 | Oconee County | 23.8 TWh | 4 |
| # | Pickens County | -76.5 GWh | 5 |
| #1216 | Rabun County | 216.6 GWh | 4 |
| #688 | Swain County | 1.1 TWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Jackson County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #271 | Forest Hills, NC | 6.1 GWh | 1 |
| #55 | Glenville, NC | 159.0 GWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2022