PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/1353
EIA plant 1353
Louisa · Lawrence · KY
Big Sandy
Operated by Kentucky Power Co
Published location
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38.170700, -82.617600
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103,618 MWh |
| 2 | 119,176 MWh |
| 3 | 107,118 MWh |
| 4 | 91,002 MWh |
| 5 | 127,489 MWh |
| 6 | 109,479 MWh |
| 7 | 161,901 MWh |
| 8 | 143,524 MWh |
| 9 | 46,270 MWh |
| 10 | 0 MWh |
| 11 | 0 MWh |
| 12 | 92,092 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | NG | 280.5 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
1353
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Big Sandy River
Data edition
2024-final