Tuckasegee
Hwy 107, Tuckasegee, NC 28783Plant Summary Information
Tuckasegee is ranked #30 out of 36 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tuckasegee is comprised of 1 generator and generated 722.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Tuckasegee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Jackson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1950 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,715 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,172 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #670 out of 862 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 36 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Tuckasegee
Tuckasegee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tuckasegee (2751) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 107, Tuckasegee, NC 28783 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.24701, -83.12811 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 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 | West Fork Of Tuckasegee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1950 |
| 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 |
Tuckasegee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #1167 | Salmon Falls | South Berwick, ME | 4.9 GWh |
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| #1169 | Kleber | Onaway, MI | 4.8 GWh |
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| #1176 | Clam River Dam | Danbury, WI | 4.8 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Tuckasegee.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | Arden, NC | 4.0 TWh | 36.5 mi |
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| Burton Dam | Clayton, GA | 17.0 GWh | 39 mi |
| Canton North Carolina | Canton, NC | 281.5 GWh | 25.6 mi |
| Cedar Cliff | Tuckasegee, NC | 9.9 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 4.6 GWh | 13.8 mi |
| Innovative Solar 10 | Canton, NC | 2.6 GWh | 20.6 mi |
| Innovative Solar 6 | Leicester, NC | 6.5 GWh | 36.8 mi |
| Keowee | Seneca, SC | 48.3 GWh | 33.9 mi |
| Multitrade Rabun Gap, LLC | Rabun Gap, GA | 123.9 GWh | 24.7 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 186.1 GWh | 31 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 21.5 TWh | 33.9 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 3.6 GWh | 31 mi |
| Seneca City of | Seneca, SC | 1.0 GWh | 39.9 mi |
| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 100.4 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Tennessee Creek | Tuckasegee, NC | 24.8 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 34.7 GWh | 37.1 mi |
| Thorpe | Tuckasegee, NC | 55.4 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 43.6 GWh | 39 mi |
| Walters | Waterville, NC | 321.0 GWh | 31.2 mi |