Summary of Electricity Activity in Polk County, NC
Summary of Polk County, NC Generation
Polk County, NC is ranked #2,167 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #89 out of 89 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 52.0 MWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 177 MMBtu |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Polk County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
52.0 MWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#534 /536 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#22 /22 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Polk County, NC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Polk County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #89 / 89 | #2167 / 2193 | 52.00 MWh | 177 MMBtu |
| Water | #22 / 22 | #534 / 536 | 52.00 MWh | 177 MMBtu |
Power Plants in Polk County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Shoals | Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC | 52.0 MWh | 177 MMBtu | Water |
| Mountain Lion Solar | Mountain Lion Solar, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #333 | Buncombe County | 4.0 TWh | 12 |
| #1665 | Burke County | 48.2 GWh | 11 |
| #509 | Cherokee County | 2.0 TWh | 7 |
| #104 | Cleveland County | 10.4 TWh | 34 |
| #1807 | Greenville County | 20.4 GWh | 9 |
| #1208 | Haywood County | 291.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1906 | Henderson County | 11.2 GWh | 4 |
| - | Pickens County | -107.3 GWh | 5 |
| #1295 | Rutherford County | 217.9 GWh | 19 |
| #1600 | Spartanburg County | 70.7 GWh | 19 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Polk County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #297 | Columbus, NC | 52.0 MWh | 1 |