Summary of Electricity Activity in McCracken County, KY
Summary of McCracken County, KY Generation
McCracken County, KY is ranked #211 out of 2,111 U.S. counties nationwide and #6 out of 38 Kentucky counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 6.5 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 78.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in McCracken County, KY
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Annual Net Generation From subbituminous coal power
6.3 TWh
National Rank in Terms of subbituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#19 /112 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of subbituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#1 /2 Kentucky Counties
Monthly Net Generation for McCracken County, KY
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #6 / 38 | #211 / 2111 | 6.48 TWh | 78.23 M MMBtu |
| Subbituminous Coal | #1 / 2 | #19 / 112 | 6.35 TWh | 76.59 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #9 / 11 | #509 / 918 | 124.82 GWh | 1.52 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #3 / 11 | #116 / 728 | 9.95 GWh | 120.35 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in McCracken County, KY
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | Tennessee Valley Authority | 6.4 TWh | 76.7 M MMBtu | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| PPS Power Plant No 1 | Paducah Power System | 124.8 GWh | 1.5 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2017 | Cape Girardeau County | 1.9 GWh | 4 |
| #1820 | Henry County | 12.7 GWh | 1 |
| #1089 | Livingston County | 351.9 GWh | 1 |
| #953 | Lyon County | 500.5 GWh | 1 |
| #580 | Marshall County | 1.5 TWh | 3 |
| #1289 | Obion County | 173.9 GWh | 1 |
| #1578 | Saline County | 53.4 GWh | 1 |
| #573 | Scott County | 1.5 TWh | 2 |
| #1649 | Weakley County | 37.9 GWh | 1 |
| #789 | Williamson County | 748.3 GWh | 7 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in McCracken County, KY
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Paducah, KY | 124.8 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2023