Power Plants Near 37845 — Petros, TN

Power generation near this area

There are 20 power plants within 50 miles of Petros, Tennessee (ZIP 37845), with a combined 6,028 MW of nameplate capacity. Hydroelectric is the most common fuel type in this area with 6 of the 20 nearby plants. The closest plant is Buffalo Mountain Energy Center at 5.9 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.