In Aleutians East County, Alaska (AK). 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 King Cove?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of King Cove - (AK) 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 King Cove LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of King Cove - (AK) 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 "King Cove LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is King Cove still running?

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

King Cove

King Cove is a 4 MW oil-fired power plant in Aleutians East County, Alaska, operated by City of King Cove - (AK). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1986 and 2017.

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: 3.9 MW; 3.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1986–2017
EIA plant ID: 7493

Where it is

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County: Aleutians East County, Alaska
Coordinates: 55.0482, -162.2932
Balancing authority: Not reported
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of King Cove - (AK)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (5) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 3 MW, Hydro 1 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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King Cove: FAQ

Where is King Cove?: In Aleutians East County, Alaska (AK). 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 King Cove?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns King Cove?: EIA-860M names City of King Cove - (AK) 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 King Cove LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of King Cove - (AK) 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 "King Cove LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is King Cove still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.