Where is Ivy River Hydro?

In Madison County, North Carolina (NC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Ivy River Hydro?

1 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Ivy River Hydro?

EIA-860M names Madison Hydro Partners as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Ivy River Hydro LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Madison Hydro Partners here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Ivy River Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Ivy River Hydro still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Ivy River Hydro

Ivy River Hydro is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Madison County, North Carolina, operated by Madison Hydro Partners. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1985.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 1.2 MW; 1.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1985
EIA plant ID: 50890

Where it is

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County: Madison County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.7716, -82.6183
Balancing authority: CPLE
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Madison Hydro Partners
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (4) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (2)

Every plant Madison Hydro Partners reports to EIA →

Ivy River Hydro: FAQ

Where is Ivy River Hydro?: In Madison County, North Carolina (NC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Ivy River Hydro?: 1 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ivy River Hydro?: EIA-860M names Madison Hydro Partners as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Ivy River Hydro LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Madison Hydro Partners here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Ivy River Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Ivy River Hydro still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.