Franklin (NC)

564 Clyde Downs Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Plant Summary Information

Franklin (NC) is ranked #31 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Franklin (NC) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 196.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameFranklin (NC)
Utility NameNorthbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC
LocationMacon County, NC
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1925
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 4.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 18.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,926 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,183 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #676 out of 864 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #31 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water
Previous Operator Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (2013 to 2018)
Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (2019 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Franklin (NC)

Franklin (NC) Details

Summary Information
Plant NameFranklin (NC) (2745)
Plant Address564 Clyde Downs Road, Franklin, NC 28734
UtilityNorthbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (63010)
Latitude, Longitude35.2194, -83.3708
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateJanuary 1925
Annual Generation 4.6 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityDuke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceLittle Tennessee River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerDuke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC
Grid Voltage 66.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating January 1925

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.5 MW
Winter Capacity0.5 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1925
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 2 Details Operating January 1925

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.5 MW
Winter Capacity0.5 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1925
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Franklin (NC) Plant Owners

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