In Mercer 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 E W Brown?

1 GW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Kentucky Utilities 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 E W Brown LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Kentucky Utilities 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 "E W Brown LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is E W Brown still running?

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

E W Brown

E W Brown is a 1 GW natural gas power plant in Mercer County, Kentucky, operated by Kentucky Utilities Co. EIA-860M lists 9 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1971 and 2016.

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: 1,457.6 MW; 1,328 MW net summer
Generating units: 9
In service: 1971–2016
EIA plant ID: 1355

Where it is

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County: Mercer County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37.7883, -84.7126
Balancing authority: LGEE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Kentucky Utilities Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 981 MW, Coal 464 MW, Solar 13 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Kentucky Utilities Co reports to EIA →

E W Brown: FAQ

Where is E W Brown?: In Mercer 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 E W Brown?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns E W Brown?: EIA-860M names Kentucky Utilities 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 E W Brown LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Kentucky Utilities 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 "E W Brown LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is E W Brown still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.