Cherokee County Cogen
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GAFFNEY, SC · Cherokee · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 50,857 |
| 2022 | 184,179 |
| 2021 | 159,640 |
| 2020 | 149,853 |
| 2019 | 248,003 |
| 2018 | 245,806 |
| 2017 | 303,493 |
| 2016 | 272,173 |
| 2015 | 230,513 |
| 2014 | 153,062 |
| 2013 | 228,400 |
| 2012 | 307,971 |
| 2011 | 230,867 |
Facility Insight: Cherokee County Cogen
Cherokee County Cogen (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1007184) reported 51K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in GAFFNEY, SC within Cherokee. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221112.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 78.0%, with the peak observed year showing up to 308K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
Cherokee County Cogen reports 51K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does Cherokee County Cogen emit? ▼
Cherokee County Cogen reported 51K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is Cherokee County Cogen reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Cherokee County Cogen's emissions have decreased by 78%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.