Summary of Electricity Activity in Cherokee County, SC
Summary of Cherokee County, SC Generation
Cherokee County, SC is ranked #681 out of 2,119 U.S. counties nationwide and #14 out of 42 South Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 11.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Power Plants | 7 |
| Companies on File | 6 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Cherokee County, SC
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
958.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#328 /927 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#6 /16 South Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Cherokee County, SC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #14 / 42 | #681 / 2119 | 1.05 TWh | 11.13 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #6 / 16 | #328 / 927 | 958.22 GWh | 10.65 M MMBtu |
| Water | #9 / 13 | #279 / 551 | 82.84 GWh | 307.37 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #28 / 32 | #819 / 1130 | 8.55 GWh | 30.29 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #6 / 17 | #208 / 730 | 3.35 GWh | 142.27 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Cherokee County, SC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad River Energy Center | Broad River Energy LLC | 646.8 GWh | 7.1 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Cherokee County Cogen | Cherokee County Cogen Partners LLC | 276.3 GWh | 2.8 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| 99 Islands | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 62.1 GWh | 228.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| Mill Creek (SC) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 38.5 GWh | 932.8 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 95.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.7% |
| Gaston Shoals | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | 19.3 GWh | 73.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Mohea Solar Energy Center, LLC | Mohea Solar Energy Center, LLC | 8.6 GWh | 30.3 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Cherokee Falls | Hydroland Omega LLC | 1.5 GWh | 5.0 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1212 | Chester County | 230.1 GWh | 3 |
| #133 | Cleveland County | 8.8 TWh | 33 |
| #1019 | Gaston County | 422.6 GWh | 18 |
| #1754 | Greenville County | 21.2 GWh | 9 |
| #1097 | Lincoln County | 346.9 GWh | 7 |
| #1848 | Polk County | 11.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1216 | Rutherford County | 226.8 GWh | 19 |
| #1410 | Spartanburg County | 109.8 GWh | 19 |
| #1409 | Union County | 109.8 GWh | 6 |
| #29 | York County | 18.5 TWh | 4 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Feb 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Cherokee County, SC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | Blacksburg, SC | 121.3 GWh | 4 |
| #15 | Gaffney, SC | 931.6 GWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Feb 2025