Summary of Electricity Activity in Cherokee County, NC
Summary of Cherokee County, NC Generation
Cherokee County, NC is ranked #1,253 out of 2,156 U.S. counties nationwide and #44 out of 87 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 241.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 866.7 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Cherokee County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
237.5 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#161 /522 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#7 /21 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Cherokee County, NC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Cherokee County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #44 / 87 | #1253 / 2156 | 241.03 GWh | 866.72 k MMBtu |
| Water | #7 / 21 | #161 / 522 | 237.47 GWh | 853.85 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #78 / 81 | #1085 / 1255 | 3.56 GWh | 12.87 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Cherokee County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | 237.5 GWh | 853.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Duke Energy Renewables Services | 1.3 GWh | 4.6 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Duke Energy Renewables Services | 1.2 GWh | 4.3 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Duke Energy Renewables Services | 1.1 GWh | 4.0 k MMBtu | Solar |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #842 | Blount County | 708.4 GWh | 5 |
| #1720 | Clay County | 32.7 GWh | 2 |
| #1758 | Fannin County | 25.6 GWh | 1 |
| #886 | Graham County | 623.4 GWh | 2 |
| #649 | Loudon County | 1.3 TWh | 4 |
| #1319 | Macon County | 190.3 GWh | 3 |
| #841 | Polk County | 709.7 GWh | 4 |
| #1586 | Rabun County | 68.2 GWh | 4 |
| #750 | Swain County | 879.0 GWh | 1 |
| #1757 | Union County | 25.7 GWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Cherokee County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Murphy, NC | 246.2 GWh | 4 |