Summary of Electricity Activity in Lincoln County, NC
Summary of Lincoln County, NC Generation
Lincoln County, NC is ranked #1,311 out of 2,102 U.S. counties nationwide and #50 out of 88 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 157.6 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Power Plants | 7 |
| Companies on File | 6 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Lincoln County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
139.8 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#219 /550 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#9 /24 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Lincoln County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #50 / 88 | #1311 / 2102 | 157.59 GWh | 1.10 M MMBtu |
| Water | #9 / 24 | #219 / 550 | 139.81 GWh | 539.05 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #71 / 81 | #696 / 1100 | 14.04 GWh | 50.46 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #13 / 26 | #221 / 729 | 2.70 GWh | 53.20 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #20 / 22 | #829 / 930 | 1.05 GWh | 455.16 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Lincoln County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowans Ford | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 136.5 GWh | 527.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Haynes Farm | Strata Manager, LLC | 7.8 GWh | 28.0 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Freemont Solar Center LLC | Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC | 6.2 GWh | 22.4 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Lincoln Combustion | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 3.7 GWh | 507.4 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 66.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 33.7% |
| High Shoals Hydro (NC) | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | 3.3 GWh | 11.6 k MMBtu | Water |
| Lincolnton High School | North Carolina Mun Power Agny #1 | 21.0 MWh | 968 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Tower Solar Center LLC | Coronal Development Services | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1738 | Alexander County | 20.4 GWh | 3 |
| #1537 | Burke County | 60.4 GWh | 10 |
| #1470 | Caldwell County | 81.6 GWh | 4 |
| #166 | Catawba County | 7.7 TWh | 21 |
| #705 | Cherokee County | 902.0 GWh | 7 |
| #114 | Cleveland County | 9.8 TWh | 33 |
| #1012 | Gaston County | 416.7 GWh | 18 |
| #1350 | Iredell County | 132.9 GWh | 9 |
| #27 | Mecklenburg County | 19.3 TWh | 8 |
| #25 | York County | 19.6 TWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Lincoln County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #190 | Lincolnton, NC | 17.0 GWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2023