How many power plants does Arkansas Electric Coop operate?

EIA-860M lists 10 operating plants against “Arkansas Electric Coop Corp” for 2026-07, totalling 2 GW of nameplate capacity in 1 state.

Is Arkansas Electric Coop the owner of these plants?

EIA-860M names one reporting entity per generator. That entity operates the plant on the survey; ownership can sit with a parent, a partnership or a tax-equity structure that the form does not record.

Why are affiliates listed separately?

Because EIA files them separately. Rolling subsidiaries into a parent would need an ownership map EIA-860M does not publish, so this page does not invent one.

Arkansas Electric Coop power plants

Every generating plant EIA-860M files against Arkansas Electric Coop for 2026-07: 10 plants, 2 GW of nameplate capacity, across 1 state and 3 energy sources.

EIA files this entity as “Arkansas Electric Coop Corp”.

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

Plants: 10
Nameplate capacity: 2 GW
States: 1; AR
Energy sources: 3

Arkansas Electric Coop plants by energy source

Hydro3 plants · 167 MW
Natural gas6 plants · 1,959 MW
Solar1 plants · 122 MW

Full list of Arkansas Electric Coop power plants

Power plants operated by Arkansas Electric Coop Corp

Magnet CoveNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Hot Spring	746	3	2005	Operating
Harry L. OswaldNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Pulaski	599.5	9	2002	Operating
Thomas Fitzhugh2 technologies	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Franklin	256.2	3	1963	Operating
Fulton (AR)Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Hempstead	154.8	1	2001	Operating
McClellan (AR)Natural Gas Steam Turbine	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Ouachita	136	1	1972	Operating
Woodruff County SolarSolar Photovoltaic	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Woodruff	122	1	2024	Operating
Dam 2Conventional Hydroelectric	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Desha	102.6	3	1999	Operating
Elkins Generating CenterNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Washington	66	3	2010	Operating
Ellis HydroConventional Hydroelectric	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Crawford	32.4	3	1988	Operating
WhillockConventional Hydroelectric	Arkansas Electric Coop Corp	Conway	32.4	3	1993	Operating

Arkansas Electric Coop: FAQ

How many power plants does Arkansas Electric Coop operate?: EIA-860M lists 10 operating plants against “Arkansas Electric Coop Corp” for 2026-07, totalling 2 GW of nameplate capacity in 1 state.
Is Arkansas Electric Coop the owner of these plants?: EIA-860M names one reporting entity per generator. That entity operates the plant on the survey; ownership can sit with a parent, a partnership or a tax-equity structure that the form does not record.
Why are affiliates listed separately?: Because EIA files them separately. Rolling subsidiaries into a parent would need an ownership map EIA-860M does not publish, so this page does not invent one.