Rhodhiss

109 Powerhouse Rd, Rhodhiss, NC 28667

Plant Summary Information

Rhodhiss is ranked #18 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Rhodhiss is comprised of 3 generators and generated 10.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Rhodhiss
Utility Name	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Location	Caldwell County, NC
Initial Operation Date	February 1925
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	58.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	226.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,688 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #469 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #96 out of 862 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #18 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Rhodhiss (2730)
Plant Address	109 Powerhouse Rd, Rhodhiss, NC 28667
Utility	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416)
Latitude, Longitude	35.77423, -81.43777
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	February 1925
Annual Generation	58.6 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	Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Catawba River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC
Grid Voltage	100.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	8.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	9.5 MW
Winter Capacity	9.5 MW
Minimum Load	9.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1925
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	8.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	11.5 MW
Winter Capacity	11.5 MW
Minimum Load	11.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1925
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	8.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	12.4 MW
Winter Capacity	12.4 MW
Minimum Load	12.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1925
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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