Falls Hydro
49156 Falls Road, Badin, NC 28009Plant Summary Information
Falls Hydro is ranked #12 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Falls Hydro is comprised of 3 generators and generated 17.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Falls Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Stanly County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1919 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 124.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 473.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,918 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #304 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 863 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
Alcoa Power Generating Inc Yadkin Div (2013 to 2016) Cube Hydro Carolinas Yadkin (2017 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Falls Hydro
Falls Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Falls Hydro (54895) |
| Plant Address | 49156 Falls Road, Badin, NC 28009 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.3944, -80.0753 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1919 |
| Annual Generation | 124.1 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division (YAD) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Yadkin River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 100.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator YF2 Details Operating September 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator YF3 Details Operating September 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 11 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator YF1 Details Operating March 1922
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1922 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Falls Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cube Yadkin Generation LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator YF1 | 100.00% |
| Cube Yadkin Generation LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator YF2 | 100.00% |
| Cube Yadkin Generation LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator YF3 | 100.00% |
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