How many power plants does Associated Electric Coop operate?

EIA-860M lists 9 operating plants against “Associated Electric Coop, Inc” for 2026-07, totalling 6 GW of nameplate capacity in 3 states.

Is Associated 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.

Associated Electric Coop power plants

Every generating plant EIA-860M files against Associated Electric Coop for 2026-07: 9 plants, 6 GW of nameplate capacity, across 3 states and 3 energy sources.

EIA files this entity as “Associated Electric Coop, Inc”.

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: 9
Nameplate capacity: 6 GW
States: 3; AR, MO, OK
Energy sources: 3

Associated Electric Coop plants by energy source

Coal2 plants · 2,482 MW
Natural gas6 plants · 3,013 MW
Petroleum1 plants · 53 MW

Full list of Associated Electric Coop power plants

Power plants operated by Associated Electric Coop, Inc

New MadridConventional Steam Coal	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	New Madrid	1,300	2	1972	Operating
Thomas HillConventional Steam Coal	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	Randolph	1,181.7	3	1966	Operating
ChouteauNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	Mayes	1,069.6	6	2000	Operating
Dell Power StationNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	Mississippi	679.1	3	2007	Operating
St Francis Energy FacilityNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	Dunklin	506.6	2	1999	Operating
HoldenNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	Johnson	321.3	3	2002	Operating
NodawayNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	Nodaway	315.6	2	1999	Operating
EssexNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	Stoddard	121.2	1	1999	Operating
UnionvillePetroleum Liquids	Associated Electric Coop, Inc	Putnam	53.2	2	1976	Operating

Associated Electric Coop: FAQ

How many power plants does Associated Electric Coop operate?: EIA-860M lists 9 operating plants against “Associated Electric Coop, Inc” for 2026-07, totalling 6 GW of nameplate capacity in 3 states.
Is Associated 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.