Broad River Energy Center
1124 Victory Trail Road, Gaffney, SC 29340Plant Summary Information
Broad River Energy Center is ranked #15 out of 196 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Broad River Energy Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 354.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Broad River Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Broad River Energy LLC |
| Location | Cherokee County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2000 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 817.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #866 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #472 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 196 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 26 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Broad River Energy Center
Broad River Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Broad River Energy Center (55166) |
| Plant Address | 1124 Victory Trail Road, Gaffney, SC 29340 |
| Utility | Broad River Energy LLC (54810) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.0786, -81.575 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 817.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT01 Details Operating July 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 175.85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 177.05 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 175.85 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 177.05 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT02 Details Operating July 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 174.93 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 173.01 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 174.93 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT03 Details Operating July 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173.95 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 175.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 173.95 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 175.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT04 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 172.23 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 172.19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 172.23 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 172.44 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT05 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 197 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 171.36 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 172.44 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 171.36 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 172.44 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 170 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Broad River Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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