Summary of Electricity Activity in Macon County, NC
Summary of Macon County, NC Generation
Macon County, NC is ranked #1,335 out of 2,192 U.S. counties nationwide and #49 out of 89 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 193.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 733.9 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Macon County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
193.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#174 /535 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#8 /22 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Macon County, NC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Macon County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #49 / 89 | #1335 / 2192 | 193.75 GWh | 733.93 k MMBtu |
| Water | #8 / 22 | #174 / 535 | 193.75 GWh | 733.93 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Macon County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantahala | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 188.4 GWh | 713.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| Franklin (NC) | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC | 2.7 GWh | 10.1 k MMBtu | Water |
| Queens Creek | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC | 2.7 GWh | 9.9 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1326 | Cherokee County | 198.1 GWh | 4 |
| #1775 | Clay County | 26.0 GWh | 2 |
| #903 | Graham County | 602.3 GWh | 2 |
| #1323 | Habersham County | 200.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1212 | Haywood County | 291.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1491 | Jackson County | 109.7 GWh | 5 |
| #18 | Oconee County | 21.4 TWh | 4 |
| #1610 | Rabun County | 67.6 GWh | 4 |
| #751 | Swain County | 900.2 GWh | 1 |
| #1789 | Union County | 24.0 GWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Macon County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #281 | Franklin, NC | 2.7 GWh | 1 |