Barkley

8439 US Highway 62W, Kuttawa, KY 42055

Plant Summary Information

Barkley is ranked #17 out of 56 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Barkley is comprised of 4 generators and generated 102.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Barkley
Utility Name	USCE-Nashville District
Location	Lyon County, KY
Initial Operation Date	January 1966
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	500.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,302 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #78 out of 1,370 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #17 out of 56 Kentucky Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Barkley (1371)
Plant Address	8439 US Highway 62W, Kuttawa, KY 42055
Utility	USCE-Nashville District (19462)
Latitude, Longitude	37.0217, -88.2211
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	January 1966
Annual Generation	500.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Cumberland River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) KY
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	32.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	37 MW
Minimum Load	32.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1966
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	32.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	37 MW
Minimum Load	32.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1966
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	32.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	37 MW
Minimum Load	32.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1966
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	32.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	37 MW
Minimum Load	32.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1966
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Shawnee	West Paducah, KY	5.8 TWh	31.8 mi
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