Summary of Electricity Activity in Swain County, NC
Summary of Swain County, NC Generation
Swain County, NC is ranked #751 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #16 out of 89 North Carolina counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 900.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 1 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Swain County, NC
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
900.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#54 /536 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#1 /22 North Carolina Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Swain County, NC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Swain County, NC
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #16 / 89 | #751 / 2193 | 900.23 GWh | 3.33 M MMBtu |
| Water | #1 / 22 | #54 / 536 | 900.23 GWh | 3.33 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Swain County, NC
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana Dam | Tennessee Valley Authority | 900.2 GWh | 3.3 M MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #827 | Blount County | 727.1 GWh | 5 |
| #1296 | Cherokee County | 217.2 GWh | 4 |
| #1771 | Clay County | 26.0 GWh | 2 |
| #899 | Graham County | 602.3 GWh | 2 |
| #1208 | Haywood County | 291.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1485 | Jackson County | 109.7 GWh | 5 |
| #1182 | Jefferson County | 319.7 GWh | 2 |
| #1731 | Knox County | 33.0 GWh | 1 |
| #1329 | Macon County | 193.7 GWh | 3 |
| #1160 | Sevier County | 341.3 GWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Swain County, NC
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
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