Broad River Energy Center
Broad River Energy Center is a 985 MW natural gas power plant in Cherokee County, South Carolina, operated by Broad River Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2000 and 2001.
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
- 985 MW
- 863.7 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 5
- In service
- 2000–2001
- EIA plant ID
- 55166
Where it is
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- County
- Cherokee County, South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.0786, -81.575
- Balancing authority
- DUK
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Broad River Energy LLC
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
Broad River Energy Center: FAQ
- Where is Broad River Energy Center?
- In Cherokee County, South Carolina (SC). 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 Broad River Energy Center?
- 985 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Broad River Energy Center?
- EIA-860M names Broad River Energy LLC 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 Broad River Energy Center LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Broad River Energy LLC 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 "Broad River Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Broad River Energy Center still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.