Nacoochee

44 Low Gap Road, Lakemont, GA 30523

Plant Summary Information

Nacoochee is ranked #24 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Nacoochee is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameNacoochee
Utility NameGeorgia Power Co
LocationRabun County, GA
Initial Operation DateOctober 1926
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 12.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 45.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,655 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #904 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #140 out of 240 Georgia Power Plants
Ranked #24 out of 27 Georgia Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Nacoochee

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Nacoochee Details

Summary Information
Plant NameNacoochee (718)
Plant Address44 Low Gap Road, Lakemont, GA 30523
UtilityGeorgia Power Co (7140)
Latitude, Longitude34.7549, -83.5012
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateOctober 1926
Annual Generation 12.0 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 StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthoritySouthern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceTallulah River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerGeorgia Power Co (7140) GA
Grid Voltage 46.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating October 1926

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3 MW
Winter Capacity3 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1926
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 2 Details Operating December 1926

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3 MW
Winter Capacity3 MW
Minimum Load3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1926
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Nacoochee Plant Owners

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#910TunnelPreston, CT11.9 GWh
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