Summary of Electricity Activity in Mercer County, KY
Summary of Mercer County, KY Generation
Mercer County, KY is ranked #563 out of 2,167 U.S. counties nationwide and #10 out of 40 Kentucky counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 21.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| 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
1.3 TWh
National Rank in Terms of bituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#48 /109 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of bituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#7 /8 Kentucky Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Mercer County, KY
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Mercer County, KY
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #10 / 40 | #563 / 2167 | 1.68 TWh | 21.20 M MMBtu |
| Bituminous Coal | #7 / 8 | #48 / 109 | 1.30 TWh | 16.79 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #7 / 11 | #426 / 927 | 305.28 GWh | 4.12 M MMBtu |
| Water | #8 / 10 | #301 / 536 | 60.53 GWh | 208.14 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #8 / 13 | #801 / 1254 | 15.66 GWh | 56.24 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #8 / 11 | #292 / 736 | 1.58 GWh | 18.90 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Mercer County, KY
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E W Brown | Kentucky Utilities Co | 1.6 TWh | 21.0 M MMBtu | Bituminous Coal : 80.0% Natural Gas : 18.9% Solar : 1.0% |
| Dix Dam | Kentucky Utilities Co | 54.2 GWh | 185.1 k MMBtu | Water |
| Mother Ann Lee | Lock 7 Hydro Partners LLC | 6.3 GWh | 23.0 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2108 | Bourbon County | 743.8 MWh | 1 |
| #713 | Clark County | 1.0 TWh | 3 |
| #1892 | Estill County | 10.7 GWh | 3 |
| - | Fayette County | -163.0 MWh | 1 |
| #1485 | Garrard County | 104.4 GWh | 1 |
| #65 | Jefferson County | 12.9 TWh | 6 |
| #1457 | Oldham County | 112.5 GWh | 1 |
| #947 | Pulaski County | 540.6 GWh | 1 |
| #2097 | Scott County | 1.2 GWh | 1 |
| #1907 | Taylor County | 9.7 GWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Mercer County, KY
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Harrodsburg, KY | 1.7 TWh | 3 |