Summary of Electricity Activity in Mercer County, KY
Summary of Mercer County, KY Generation
Mercer County, KY is ranked #608 out of 2,083 U.S. counties nationwide and #10 out of 34 Kentucky counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 15.6 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Mercer County, KY
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Annual Net Generation From bituminous coal power
1.2 TWh
National Rank in Terms of bituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#48 /118 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of bituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#7 /9 Kentucky Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Mercer County, KY
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #10 / 34 | #608 / 2083 | 1.37 TWh | 15.59 M MMBtu |
| Bituminous Coal | #7 / 9 | #48 / 118 | 1.19 TWh | 13.93 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #9 / 11 | #551 / 920 | 86.97 GWh | 1.24 M MMBtu |
| Water | #9 / 10 | #293 / 557 | 77.64 GWh | 320.01 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #2 / 7 | #612 / 1042 | 17.49 GWh | 59.67 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #7 / 10 | #289 / 755 | 2.01 GWh | 33.54 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Mercer County, KY
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E W Brown | Kentucky Utilities Co | 1.3 TWh | 15.3 M MMBtu | Bituminous Coal : 91.7% Natural Gas : 6.8% Solar : 1.4% |
| Dix Dam | Kentucky Utilities Co | 69.6 GWh | 286.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Mother Ann Lee | Lock 7 Hydro Partners LLC | 8.1 GWh | 33.6 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2061 | Bourbon County | 49.3 MWh | 1 |
| #895 | Clark County | 594.2 GWh | 3 |
| #1806 | Estill County | 11.9 GWh | 3 |
| # | Fayette County | -155.9 MWh | 1 |
| #1367 | Garrard County | 119.0 GWh | 1 |
| #62 | Jefferson County | 14.0 TWh | 6 |
| #1226 | Oldham County | 212.0 GWh | 1 |
| #2007 | Scott County | 1.3 GWh | 1 |
| #2083 | Shelby County | 1.0 MWh | 1 |
| #2010 | Taylor County | 1.1 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Mercer County, KY
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Harrodsburg, KY | 1.4 TWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024