Summary of Electricity Activity in Carter County, TN
Summary of Carter County, TN Generation
Carter County, TN is ranked #1,432 out of 2,193 U.S. counties nationwide and #28 out of 49 Tennessee counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 135.9 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 491.3 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Carter County, TN
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
135.9 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#210 /536 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#15 /20 Tennessee Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Carter County, TN
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Carter County, TN
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #28 / 49 | #1432 / 2193 | 135.87 GWh | 491.33 k MMBtu |
| Water | #15 / 20 | #210 / 536 | 135.87 GWh | 491.33 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Carter County, TN
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga | Tennessee Valley Authority | 121.6 GWh | 437.7 k MMBtu | Water |
| Wilbur | Tennessee Valley Authority | 14.2 GWh | 53.6 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #333 | Buncombe County | 4.0 TWh | 12 |
| #1665 | Burke County | 48.2 GWh | 11 |
| #1575 | Caldwell County | 78.4 GWh | 4 |
| #1817 | Greene County | 19.8 GWh | 3 |
| #319 | Hawkins County | 4.2 TWh | 1 |
| #2107 | Madison County | 1.8 GWh | 3 |
| #1175 | Russell County | 323.9 GWh | 1 |
| #581 | Sullivan County | 1.6 TWh | 5 |
| #1762 | Washington County | 27.4 GWh | 4 |
| #1216 | Washington County | 287.0 GWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Carter County, TN
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Elizabethton, TN | 121.6 GWh | 1 |
| #51 | Hunter, TN | 14.2 GWh | 1 |