Power Plants Near 37303 — Athens, TN

Power generation near this area

There are 40 power plants within 50 miles of Athens, Tennessee (ZIP 37303), with a combined 9,379 MW of nameplate capacity. Hydroelectric is the most common fuel type in this area with 17 of the 40 nearby plants. The closest plant is Bowater Newsprint Calhoun Operation at 14.1 miles.

Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.

All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Tennessee, visit the Tennessee state page.