Chilhowee
6102 Calderwood Hwy, Tallassee, TN 37801Plant Summary Information
Chilhowee is ranked #32 out of 84 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chilhowee is comprised of 3 generators and generated 28.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Chilhowee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP |
| Location | Blount County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1957 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 146.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 545.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,691 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #270 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 84 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 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 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chilhowee
Chilhowee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chilhowee (54901) |
| Plant Address | 6102 Calderwood Hwy, Tallassee, TN 37801 |
| Utility | Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (306) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.5453, -84.0503 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1957 |
| Annual Generation | 146.9 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 2 Details Operating October 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1957 |
| 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 1 Details Operating August 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1957 |
| 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 3 Details Operating September 1957
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1957 |
| 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 |
Chilhowee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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