Chilhowee

6102 Calderwood Hwy, Tallassee, TN 37801

Plant Summary Information

Chilhowee is ranked #32 out of 99 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Chilhowee is comprised of 3 generators and generated 32.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Chilhowee
Utility Name	Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP
Location	Blount County, TN
Initial Operation Date	August 1957
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	157.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	585.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,961 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #246 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #32 out of 99 Tennessee Power Plants
Ranked #15 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LLC (2013 to 2018) Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (2019 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Chilhowee (54901)
Plant Address	6102 Calderwood Hwy, Tallassee, TN 37801
Utility	Brookfield Smoky Mountain Hydropower LP (306)
Latitude, Longitude	35.5453, -84.0503
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	August 1957
Annual Generation	157.7 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Little Tennessee River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	16.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	17 MW
Winter Capacity	17 MW
Minimum Load	8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	16.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	17 MW
Winter Capacity	17 MW
Minimum Load	8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	16.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	17 MW
Winter Capacity	17 MW
Minimum Load	8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

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

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