J Strom Thurmond is a hydraulic turbine power plant located in Modoc, South Carolina, within the SERC Reliability Corporation region. The facility boasts an operating capacity of 336 megawatts and is part of the Duke Energy Carolinas power control area. The plant is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Savannah District, which also serves as the majority owner and holding company. As an unregulated entity, J Strom Thurmond utilizes water as its primary fuel source, contributing to the region’s energy supply while adhering to operational standards set forth by regulatory bodies.
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