Melton Hill
2015 Grubb Rd., Lenoir City, TN 37771Plant Summary Information
Melton Hill is ranked #37 out of 83 power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Melton Hill is comprised of 2 generators and generated 37.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Melton Hill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Loudon County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1964 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 125.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 452.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,040 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #303 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 83 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 28 Tennessee Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Melton Hill
Melton Hill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Melton Hill (3408) |
| Plant Address | 2015 Grubb Rd., Lenoir City, TN 37771 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.8853, -84.3003 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1964 |
| Annual Generation | 125.1 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 | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Clinch River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1964 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1964
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1964 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Melton Hill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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