Spartanburg Water System
390 Spartanburg Water Works Rd, Chesnee, SC 29323Plant Summary Information
Spartanburg Water System is ranked #27 out of 27 hydroelectric power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spartanburg Water System is comprised of 3 generators and generated 90.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Spartanburg Water System |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Spartanburg Commissioners PW |
| Location | Spartanburg County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1926 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,575 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,285 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #175 out of 197 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 27 South Carolina Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water : 95.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.4% |
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Spartanburg Water System Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spartanburg Water System (54675) |
| Plant Address | 390 Spartanburg Water Works Rd, Chesnee, SC 29323 |
| Utility | Spartanburg Commissioners PW (17664) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.1103, -81.9675 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1926 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water : 95.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.4% |
| 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 | Water Transportation (483) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | South Pacolet River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 4.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HG1 Details Standby January 1926
| 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 | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator HG2 Details Standby January 1926
| 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 | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator DI2 Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Spartanburg Water System Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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