Where is Trimble County?

In Trimble 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 Trimble County?

3 GW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Trimble County?

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 Trimble County 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 "Trimble County LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Trimble County still running?

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

Trimble County

Trimble County is a 3 GW coal power plant in Trimble County, Kentucky, operated by Louisville Gas & Electric Co. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1990 and 2011.

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: 2,594.1 MW; 2,179 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1990–2011
EIA plant ID: 6071

Where it is

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County: Trimble County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 38.5847, -85.4117
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, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 1 GW, Natural gas 1 GW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Louisville Gas & Electric Co reports to EIA →

Trimble County: FAQ

Where is Trimble County?: In Trimble 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 Trimble County?: 3 GW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Trimble County?: 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 Trimble County 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 "Trimble County LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Trimble County still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.