Mill Creek (KY)

Mill Creek (KY) is a 1 GW coal power plant in Jefferson County, Kentucky, operated by Louisville Gas & Electric Co. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1974 and 1982.

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
1,361.7 MW
1,165 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
1974–1982
EIA plant ID
1364

Where it is

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County
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Coordinates
38.0525, -85.9103
Balancing authority
LGEE
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Louisville Gas & Electric Co
Primary energy source
Coal
Technologies
Conventional Steam Coal
Status
Operating

Every plant Louisville Gas & Electric Co reports to EIA →

Mill Creek (KY): FAQ

Where is Mill Creek (KY)?
In Jefferson 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 Mill Creek (KY)?
1 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Mill Creek (KY)?
EIA-860M names Louisville Gas & Electric Co 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 Mill Creek (KY) LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Louisville Gas & Electric Co 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 "Mill Creek (KY) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Mill Creek (KY) still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.