134th largest plant in Georgia · 5092nd nationally
Nottely is a hydroelectric power plant in Georgia with a nameplate capacity of 15.9 MW. It generates roughly 18.6k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,775 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 13% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Nottely |
|---|---|
| Operator | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| City | Blairsville |
| County | Union County |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP | 30512 |
| Coordinates | 34.95915, -84.08765 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 15.0 MW | Operating | 1956 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.9 MW | Operating | 1993 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.