Lake Lure
hwy 6474a, Lake Lure, NC 28746Plant Summary Information
Lake Lure is ranked #35 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Lure is comprised of 2 generators and generated 920.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Lake Lure |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lake Lure Town of |
| Location | Rutherford County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,845 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,256 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #775 out of 863 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lake Lure
Lake Lure Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Lure (2773) |
| Plant Address | hwy 6474a, Lake Lure, NC 28746 |
| Utility | Lake Lure Town of (10604) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.42591, -82.18401 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Annual Generation | 3.2 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 | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Lake Lure |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lake Lure Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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