Nacoochee
44 Low Gap Road, Lakemont, GA 30523Plant Summary Information
Nacoochee is ranked #23 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nacoochee is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Nacoochee |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia Power Co |
| Location | Rabun County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1926 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 48.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,704 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #874 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #139 out of 246 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 27 Georgia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nacoochee
Nacoochee Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nacoochee (718) |
| Plant Address | 44 Low Gap Road, Lakemont, GA 30523 |
| Utility | Georgia Power Co (7140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.7549, -83.5012 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1926 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 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 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tallulah River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1926
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1926
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Nacoochee Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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