How many power plants does Kentucky Utilities operate?

EIA-860M lists 5 operating plants against “Kentucky Utilities Co” for 2026-07, totalling 4 GW of nameplate capacity in 1 state.

Is Kentucky Utilities 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.

Kentucky Utilities power plants

Every generating plant EIA-860M files against Kentucky Utilities for 2026-07: 5 plants, 4 GW of nameplate capacity, across 1 state and 4 energy sources.

EIA files this entity as “Kentucky Utilities Co”.

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: 5
Nameplate capacity: 4 GW
States: 1; KY
Energy sources: 4

Kentucky Utilities plants by energy source

Coal1 plants · 2,226 MW
Hydro1 plants · 28 MW
Natural gas2 plants · 1,499 MW
Solar1 plants · 2 MW

Full list of Kentucky Utilities power plants

Power plants operated by Kentucky Utilities Co

GhentConventional Steam Coal	Kentucky Utilities Co	Carroll	2,225.9	4	1974	Operating
E W Brown3 technologies	Kentucky Utilities Co	Mercer	1,457.6	9	1971	Operating
HaeflingNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Kentucky Utilities Co	Fayette	41.4	2	1970	Operating
Dix DamConventional Hydroelectric	Kentucky Utilities Co	Mercer	28.2	3	1925	Operating
LGE-KU Solar Share Facility SimpsonvilleSolar Photovoltaic	Kentucky Utilities Co	Shelby	2.1	1	2019	Operating

Kentucky Utilities: FAQ

How many power plants does Kentucky Utilities operate?: EIA-860M lists 5 operating plants against “Kentucky Utilities Co” for 2026-07, totalling 4 GW of nameplate capacity in 1 state.
Is Kentucky Utilities 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.