Franklin (NC)
564 Clyde Downs Road, Franklin, NC 28734Plant Summary Information
Franklin (NC) is ranked #29 out of 35 hydroelectric power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Franklin (NC) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 468.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Franklin (NC) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
| Location | Macon County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,118 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,150 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #671 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #29 out of 35 North Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (2013 to 2018) Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (2019 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Franklin (NC)
Franklin (NC) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Franklin (NC) (2745) |
| Plant Address | 564 Clyde Downs Road, Franklin, NC 28734 |
| Utility | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC (63010) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2194, -83.3708 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 4.5 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 | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Little Tennessee 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 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Franklin (NC) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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