Summary of Electricity Activity in Hancock County, KY
Summary of Hancock County, KY Generation
Hancock County, KY is ranked #768 out of 2,119 U.S. counties nationwide and #12 out of 37 Kentucky counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 788.5 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 16.6 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Hancock County, KY
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
460.6 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#95 /551 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#5 /10 Kentucky Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Hancock County, KY
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #12 / 37 | #768 / 2119 | 788.51 GWh | 16.60 M MMBtu |
| Water | #5 / 10 | #95 / 551 | 460.63 GWh | 1.70 M MMBtu |
| Black Liquor | #1 / 1 | #28 / 77 | 228.03 GWh | 10.25 M MMBtu |
| Wood/Wood Waste Solids | #1 / 2 | #65 / 143 | 99.82 GWh | 4.65 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #11 / 11 | #909 / 927 | 28.58 MWh | 1.35 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Hancock County, KY
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant | American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc | 460.6 GWh | 1.7 M MMBtu | Water |
| Kentucky Mills | Domtar Paper Company LLC | 327.9 GWh | 14.9 M MMBtu | Black Liquor : 69.5% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 30.4% |
| Kenneth C Coleman | Big Rivers Electric Corp | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1997 | Dubois County | 2.8 GWh | 3 |
| #1879 | Hardin County | 8.9 GWh | 1 |
| #2031 | Harrison County | 1.6 GWh | 1 |
| #152 | Muhlenberg County | 8.3 TWh | 2 |
| #449 | Ohio County | 2.5 TWh | 1 |
| #1912 | Perry County | 6.7 GWh | 2 |
| #372 | Pike County | 3.3 TWh | 7 |
| #235 | Spencer County | 5.8 TWh | 3 |
| #1933 | Vanderburgh County | 5.6 GWh | 4 |
| #264 | Warrick County | 5.2 TWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Feb 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Hancock County, KY
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Hawesville, KY | 788.5 GWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2023