Where is Cox Waste to Energy?

In Taylor County, Kentucky (KY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Cox Waste to Energy?

5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Cox Waste to Energy?

EIA-860M names Cox Companies, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Cox Waste to Energy LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cox Companies, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Cox Waste to Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Cox Waste to Energy still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Cox Waste to Energy

Cox Waste to Energy is a 5 MW biomass power plant in Taylor County, Kentucky, operated by Cox Companies, LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1995 and 2002.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 5 MW; 3.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1995–2002
EIA plant ID: 54850

Where it is

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County: Taylor County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37.3208, -85.3611
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Cox Companies, LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

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Cox Waste to Energy: FAQ

Where is Cox Waste to Energy?: In Taylor County, Kentucky (KY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Cox Waste to Energy?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Cox Waste to Energy?: EIA-860M names Cox Companies, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Cox Waste to Energy LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cox Companies, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Cox Waste to Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Cox Waste to Energy still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.