Mill Creek (KY)
14660 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272Plant Summary Information
Mill Creek (KY) is ranked #12 out of 129 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mill Creek (KY) is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.8 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Mill Creek (KY) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Louisville Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Jefferson County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1972 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 7.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 80.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #116 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 129 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 54 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 8 Kentucky Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mill Creek (KY)
Mill Creek (KY) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mill Creek (KY) (1364) |
| Plant Address | 14660 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272 |
| Utility | Louisville Gas & Electric Co (11249) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.0525, -85.9103 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 7.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.6% |
| 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 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LGEE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Ohio River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Louisville Gas & Electric Co (11249) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1972
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 355.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300 MW |
| Minimum Load | 115 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1972 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1974
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 355.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 297 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 297 MW |
| Minimum Load | 115 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1974 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1978
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 462.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 391 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 394 MW |
| Minimum Load | 170 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1982
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 543.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 477 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 486 MW |
| Minimum Load | 175 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Mill Creek (KY) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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