Calderwood
314 Growdon Blvd., Tallassee, TN 37878Plant Summary Information
Calderwood is ranked #15 out of 82 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Calderwood is comprised of 3 generators and generated 166.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Calderwood |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP |
| Location | Blount County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1930 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 689.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,040 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 82 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LLC (2013 to 2018) Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (2019 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Calderwood
Calderwood Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Calderwood (54900) |
| Plant Address | 314 Growdon Blvd. Tallassee, TN 37878 |
| Utility | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (306) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.4923, -83.9806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1930 |
| Annual Generation | 689.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Little Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1930 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1938
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1938 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Calderwood Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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