Where is PPS Power Plant No 1?

In McCracken 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 PPS Power Plant No 1?

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

Who owns PPS Power Plant No 1?

EIA-860M names Paducah Power System 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 PPS Power Plant No 1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Paducah Power System 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 "PPS Power Plant No 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is PPS Power Plant No 1 still running?

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

PPS Power Plant No 1

PPS Power Plant No 1 is a 120 MW natural gas power plant in McCracken County, Kentucky, operated by Paducah Power System. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2010.

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: 120 MW; 110 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2010
EIA plant ID: 56556

Where it is

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County: McCracken County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37.0339, -88.6159
Balancing authority: LGEE
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Paducah Power System
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Paducah Power System reports to EIA →

PPS Power Plant No 1: FAQ

Where is PPS Power Plant No 1?: In McCracken 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 PPS Power Plant No 1?: 120 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns PPS Power Plant No 1?: EIA-860M names Paducah Power System 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 PPS Power Plant No 1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Paducah Power System 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 "PPS Power Plant No 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is PPS Power Plant No 1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.