Summary of Electricity Activity in Fayette County, WV
Summary of Fayette County, WV Generation
Fayette County, WV is ranked #1,016 out of 2,164 U.S. counties nationwide and #11 out of 22 West Virginia counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 447.9 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Fayette County, WV
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
447.9 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#103 /547 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#1 /9 West Virginia Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Fayette County, WV
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #11 / 22 | #1016 / 2164 | 447.92 GWh | 1.66 M MMBtu |
| Water | #1 / 9 | #103 / 547 | 447.92 GWh | 1.66 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Fayette County, WV
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks Nest Hydro | Hawks Nest Hydro LLC | 433.8 GWh | 1.6 M MMBtu | Water |
| Glen Ferris Hydro | Hawks Nest Hydro LLC | 14.1 GWh | 54.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| Alloy Steam Station | WVA Manufacturing LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #826 | Alleghany County | 727.5 GWh | 2 |
| #1365 | Giles County | 161.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1111 | Greenbrier County | 360.4 GWh | 3 |
| #1397 | Kanawha County | 140.3 GWh | 7 |
| #1638 | Montgomery County | 50.8 GWh | 2 |
| #1392 | Nicholas County | 143.7 GWh | 1 |
| #1243 | Pulaski County | 237.7 GWh | 5 |
| #148 | Putnam County | 8.4 TWh | 2 |
| #1927 | Raleigh County | 7.6 GWh | 1 |
| #1929 | Roanoke County | 7.6 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Sep 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Fayette County, WV
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Gauley Bridge, WV | 447.9 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2024