Summary of Electricity Activity in Jackson County, NC
Summary of Jackson County, NC Generation
Jackson County, NC is ranked #1,485 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #57 out of 89 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 109.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 385.1 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Jackson County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
109.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#233 /536 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#10 /22 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Jackson County, NC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Jackson County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #57 / 89 | #1485 / 2193 | 109.67 GWh | 385.07 k MMBtu |
| Water | #10 / 22 | #233 / 536 | 109.67 GWh | 385.07 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Jackson County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 59.8 GWh | 204.1 k MMBtu | Water |
| Tennessee Creek | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 33.8 GWh | 126.1 k MMBtu | Water |
| Cedar Cliff | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 11.6 GWh | 39.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Tuckasegee | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 4.5 GWh | 15.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Bear Creek Dam | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | -12.0 MWh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #333 | Buncombe County | 4.0 TWh | 12 |
| #1771 | Clay County | 26.0 GWh | 2 |
| #899 | Graham County | 602.3 GWh | 2 |
| #1208 | Haywood County | 291.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1906 | Henderson County | 11.2 GWh | 4 |
| #1329 | Macon County | 193.7 GWh | 3 |
| #19 | Oconee County | 21.4 TWh | 4 |
| - | Pickens County | -107.3 GWh | 5 |
| #1607 | Rabun County | 67.6 GWh | 4 |
| #751 | Swain County | 900.2 GWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Jackson County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #269 | Forest Hills, NC | 4.5 GWh | 1 |
| #72 | Glenville, NC | 105.1 GWh | 4 |