Cedar Cliff
1478 Canada Road, Tuckasegee, NC 28783Plant Summary Information
Cedar Cliff is ranked #24 out of 33 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cedar Cliff is comprised of 1 generator and generated 608.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cedar Cliff |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| Location | Jackson County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 11.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 39.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,014 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #864 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #173 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 33 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cedar Cliff
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption 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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 11.6 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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| #861 | Neversink | Grahmsville, NY | 11.6 GWh |
| #862 | Boatlock | Holyoke, MA | 11.6 GWh |
| #863 | Norwood | Norwood, NY | 11.6 GWh |
| #865 | South | Manton, CA | 11.5 GWh |
| #866 | Gardners Falls | Buckland, MA | 11.4 GWh |
| #867 | Waterbury 22 | Waterbury, VT | 11.4 GWh |
| #868 | Piercefield | Piercefield, NY | 11.4 GWh |
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| #874 | Penacook Upper Falls Hydro | Penacook, NH | 11.1 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | Arden, NC | 4.0 TWh | 34.9 mi |
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| Innovative Solar 6 | Leicester, NC | 4.9 GWh | 35.5 mi |
| Keowee | Seneca, SC | 44.3 GWh | 33.6 mi |
| Metropolitan Sewerage District | Asheville, NC | 5.3 GWh | 39.2 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 10.9 GWh | 41.3 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 188.4 GWh | 32.6 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 22.0 TWh | 33.7 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 2.7 GWh | 32.6 mi |
| Seneca City of | Seneca, SC | 728.0 MWh | 39.9 mi |
| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 106.2 GWh | 39.3 mi |
| Tennessee Creek | Tuckasegee, NC | 33.8 GWh | 6 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 38.2 GWh | 38.2 mi |
| Thorpe | Tuckasegee, NC | 59.8 GWh | 2 mi |
| Tuckasegee | Tuckasegee, NC | 4.5 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 93.9 GWh | 39.9 mi |
| Walters | Waterville, NC | 289.1 GWh | 30.6 mi |
| Woodfin Solar | Asheville, NC | 5.2 GWh | 39.8 mi |