Broad River Energy Center

1124 Victory Trail Road, Gaffney, SC 29340

Plant Summary Information

Broad River Energy Center is ranked #15 out of 197 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Broad River Energy Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 215.4 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

Plant Name	Broad River Energy Center
Utility Name	Broad River Energy LLC
Location	Cherokee County, SC
Initial Operation Date	July 2000
Last Update	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	1.0 TWh
Annual Consumption	11.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #732 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #438 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #15 out of 197 South Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #7 out of 26 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6%

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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 Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	July 2000
Annual Generation	1.0 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6%

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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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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