Boyds Mill Hydro

Highway 252, Ware Shoals, SC 29692

Plant Summary Information

Boyds Mill Hydro is ranked #25 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Boyds Mill Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 489.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Boyds Mill Hydro
Utility Name	Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC
Location	Greenville County, SC
Initial Operation Date	December 1996
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	3.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	12.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #9,491 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,170 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #163 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #25 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Boyds Mill Hydro (3253)
Plant Address	Highway 252, Ware Shoals, SC 29692
Utility	Northbrook Carolina Hydro LLC (13763)
Latitude, Longitude	34.45551, -82.19934
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 1996
Annual Generation	3.4 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	97-35-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Reedy River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC
Grid Voltage	12.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1996
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1996
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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