10.8 MW Hydro operating in Jackson, NC — Duke Energy Carolinas
10.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1955
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.2193, -83.0165
County
Jackson, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy Carolinas | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Tennessee Creek is a 10.8 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Jackson County, North Carolina. The plant, which began operating in 1955, utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT). Tennessee Creek operates within the Duke Energy Carolinas balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Tennessee Creek generated 36,836 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 38.8%. The plant ranks 23rd out of 39 hydroelectric facilities in North Carolina and 643rd out of 1464 nationally. Financial data for the plant is available from FERC and FERC EQRs, including a power purchase agreement (PPA) price of $25 per MWh.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Carolinas
Grid Voltage
161 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
3.2K MWh
Latest Month
36.8K MWh
Annual Generation
38.8%
Capacity Factor
$25.0/MWh
PPA Price
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Contract Seller
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Last updated 2026-03-25
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