Summary of Electricity Activity in Clay County, NC
Summary of Clay County, NC Generation
Clay County, NC is ranked #1,771 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #81 out of 89 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 26.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 97.8 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Clay County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
26.0 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#374 /536 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#18 /22 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Clay County, NC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Clay County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #81 / 89 | #1771 / 2193 | 25.96 GWh | 97.80 k MMBtu |
| Water | #18 / 22 | #374 / 536 | 25.96 GWh | 97.80 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Clay County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatuge | Tennessee Valley Authority | 18.9 GWh | 72.1 k MMBtu | Water |
| Mission | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | 7.0 GWh | 25.7 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1296 | Cherokee County | 217.2 GWh | 4 |
| #1789 | Fannin County | 23.6 GWh | 1 |
| #899 | Graham County | 602.3 GWh | 2 |
| #1319 | Habersham County | 200.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1485 | Jackson County | 109.7 GWh | 5 |
| #1329 | Macon County | 193.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1607 | Rabun County | 67.6 GWh | 4 |
| #1717 | Stephens County | 35.4 GWh | 1 |
| #751 | Swain County | 900.2 GWh | 1 |
| #1786 | Union County | 24.0 GWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Clay County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #169 | Hayesville, NC | 18.9 GWh | 1 |