Bluegrass Generating Station
3095 Commerce Pkwy, LaGrange, KY 40031Plant Summary Information
Bluegrass Generating Station is ranked #26 out of 56 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bluegrass Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 24.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Bluegrass Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | East Kentucky Power Coop, Inc |
| Location | Oldham County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 112.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,142 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #880 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 56 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 16 Kentucky Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| Previous Operator |
Bluegrass Generation Co LLC (2013 to 2014) East Kentucky Power Coop, Inc (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bluegrass Generating Station
Bluegrass Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bluegrass Generating Station (55164) |
| Plant Address | 3095 Commerce Pkwy, LaGrange, KY 40031 |
| Utility | East Kentucky Power Coop, Inc (5580) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.3902, -85.4133 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 112.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 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 | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Oldham County Water District |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Louisville Gas & Electric Co (11249) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 1369012640 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 79152101 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 208 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 189 MW |
| Minimum Load | 117 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 167 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 189 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 179 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT2 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 1369012641 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 79152102 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 208 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 189 MW |
| Minimum Load | 117 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 167 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 189 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 179 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT3 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 1439657846 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 79152103 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 208 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 189 MW |
| Minimum Load | 117 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 167 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 189 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 158 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 179 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Bluegrass Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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