Cedar Cliff
1478 Canada Road, Tuckasegee, NC 28783Plant Summary Information
Cedar Cliff is ranked #25 out of 35 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cedar Cliff is comprised of 1 generator and generated -15.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Cedar Cliff |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Jackson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 11.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 43.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,820 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #897 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #169 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 35 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cedar Cliff
Cedar Cliff Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cedar Cliff (2743) |
| Plant Address | 1478 Canada Road, Tuckasegee, NC 28783 |
| Utility | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2531, -83.0983 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 11.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | East Fork Of Tuckasegee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1952
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cedar Cliff Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #887 | Lower Molina | Molina, CO | 12.1 GWh |
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| #889 | Hampshire Paper | Gouverneur, NY | 12.1 GWh |
| #890 | Franklin (NY) | Franklin, NY | 12.1 GWh |
| #891 | Shavano Falls Hydro | Montrose, CO | 12.0 GWh |
| #892 | Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Project | New Bethlehem, PA | 12.0 GWh |
| #893 | Juniper Ridge Hydroelectric Project | Bend, OR | 11.9 GWh |
| #894 | Mongaup Falls | Forestburgh, NY | 11.9 GWh |
| #895 | Stuyvesant Falls | Stuyvesant, NY | 11.9 GWh |
| #896 | Union Falls | Au Sable Forks, NY | 11.8 GWh |
| #898 | Neal Shoals | Union, SC | 11.7 GWh |
| #899 | Williams Fork Hydro Plant | Parshall, CO | 11.7 GWh |
| #900 | Dolgeville Hydro | Dolgeville, NY | 11.6 GWh |
| #901 | Penacook Upper Falls Hydro | Penacook, NH | 11.6 GWh |
| #902 | Siphon Drop Power Plant | Winterhaven, CA | 11.6 GWh |
| #903 | Stillwater Hydro Electric Project | Stillwater, NY | 11.6 GWh |
| #904 | Spanish Fork | Spanish Fork, UT | 11.5 GWh |
| #905 | Webber | Lyons, MI | 11.4 GWh |
| #906 | Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility | Waterford, NY | 11.3 GWh |
| #907 | Ladysmith Dam | Ladysmith, WI | 11.3 GWh |
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| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 21.7 TWh | 33.7 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 3.0 GWh | 32.6 mi |
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| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 72.0 GWh | 39.3 mi |
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| Tuxedo | Flat Rock, NC | 19.3 GWh | 40 mi |
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