Cherokee County Cogen

132 Peoples Creek Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340

Plant Summary Information

Cherokee County Cogen is ranked #16 out of 202 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cherokee County Cogen is comprised of 2 generators and generated 165.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Cherokee County Cogen
Utility Name	Cherokee County Cogen Partners LLC
Location	Cherokee County, SC
Initial Operation Date	March 1998
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	644.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	6.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,078 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #512 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #16 out of 202 South Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #8 out of 27 South Carolina Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Cherokee County Cogen (55043)
Plant Address	132 Peoples Creek Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340
Utility	Cherokee County Cogen Partners LLC (6833)
Latitude, Longitude	35.0727, -81.613
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	March 1998
Annual Generation	644.3 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	94-160-000
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP CHP (3)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC
Grid Voltage	100.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPELINE
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	76.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	51 MW
Winter Capacity	66 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 1998
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	IPP CHP (3)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	41.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	35 MW
Winter Capacity	35 MW
Minimum Load	17 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 1998
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	IPP CHP (3)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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

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