Summary of Electricity Activity in Rhea County, TN
Summary of Rhea County, TN Generation
Rhea County, TN is ranked #36 out of 2,165 U.S. counties nationwide and #1 out of 44 Tennessee counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 17.2 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 189.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Rhea County, TN
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Annual Net Generation From nuclear power
16.3 TWh
National Rank in Terms of nuclear Net Electricity Generation
#21 /52 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of nuclear Net Electricity Generation
#1 /2 Tennessee Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Rhea County, TN
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Rhea County, TN
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #1 / 44 | #36 / 2165 | 17.17 TWh | 189.31 M MMBtu |
| Nuclear | #1 / 2 | #21 / 52 | 16.27 TWh | 186.03 M MMBtu |
| Water | #2 / 20 | #51 / 538 | 895.61 GWh | 3.29 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Rhea County, TN
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts Bar Nuclear Plant | Tennessee Valley Authority | 16.3 TWh | 186.0 M MMBtu | Nuclear |
| Watts Bar Hydro | Tennessee Valley Authority | 895.6 GWh | 3.3 M MMBtu | Water |
| Watts Bar Fossil | Tennessee Valley Authority | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1047 | Anderson County | 433.8 GWh | 5 |
| #1185 | DeKalb County | 291.6 GWh | 1 |
| #61 | Hamilton County | 13.2 TWh | 5 |
| #647 | Loudon County | 1.3 TWh | 4 |
| #985 | Marion County | 491.2 GWh | 1 |
| #838 | Polk County | 709.7 GWh | 4 |
| #378 | Roane County | 3.4 TWh | 1 |
| #2084 | Sequatchie County | 1.7 GWh | 2 |
| #1476 | Warren County | 105.7 GWh | 2 |
| #2078 | Whitfield County | 2.0 GWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Rhea County, TN
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Spring City, TN | 17.2 TWh | 3 |