Summary of Electricity Activity in Macon County, NC
Summary of Macon County, NC Generation
Macon County, NC is ranked #1,256 out of 2,104 U.S. counties nationwide and #48 out of 88 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 194.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 748.3 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Macon County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
194.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#191 /559 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#8 /25 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Macon County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #48 / 88 | #1256 / 2104 | 194.22 GWh | 748.28 k MMBtu |
| Water | #8 / 25 | #191 / 559 | 194.22 GWh | 748.28 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Macon County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantahala | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 186.1 GWh | 716.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| Franklin (NC) | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | 4.6 GWh | 18.0 k MMBtu | Water |
| Queens Creek | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 3.6 GWh | 13.4 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1193 | Cherokee County | 236.3 GWh | 4 |
| #1692 | Clay County | 28.8 GWh | 2 |
| #855 | Graham County | 609.2 GWh | 2 |
| #1331 | Habersham County | 144.0 GWh | 2 |
| #856 | Haywood County | 605.2 GWh | 3 |
| #1433 | Jackson County | 94.9 GWh | 5 |
| #18 | Oconee County | 21.0 TWh | 4 |
| #1261 | Rabun County | 187.7 GWh | 4 |
| #740 | Swain County | 813.6 GWh | 1 |
| #1753 | Union County | 18.6 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Macon County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #275 | Franklin, NC | 4.6 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2023