Cheoah
Hwy 129, Tapoco, NC 28771Plant Summary Information
Cheoah is ranked #22 out of 863 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cheoah is comprised of 5 generators and generated 87.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cheoah |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP |
| Location | Graham County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1949 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 447.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,391 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #97 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 863 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LLC (2013 to 2018) Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (2019 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cheoah
Cheoah Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cheoah (54899) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 129, Tapoco, NC 28771 |
| Utility | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (306) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.4478, -83.9383 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 447.8 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) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating September 1949
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 31 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1949 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 4.7 MW |
| Planned Net Winter Capacity Uprate | 4.7 MW |
| Planned Uprate | January 2026 |
Generator 4A Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 28 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2A Details Operating August 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 28 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 1A Details Operating September 2012
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 28 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3A Details Operating July 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 28 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Cheoah Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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