Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Hwy 68 PO Box 2000, Spring City, TN 37381Plant Summary Information
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant is ranked #9 out of 13,081 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.3 TWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Watts Bar Nuclear Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Location | Rhea County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1996 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 19.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 216.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #9 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 97 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Tennessee Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
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Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (7722) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 68 PO Box 2000, Spring City, TN 37381 |
| Utility | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.6021, -84.7895 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 19.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Chickamauga Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1996
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1269.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1123 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1179 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1123 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1996 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2016
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1269.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1122 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1164 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1122 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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