Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant

700 West Wecor Road, Hawesville, KY 42348

Plant Summary Information

Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant is ranked #22 out of 62 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 128.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant
Utility Name	American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc
Location	Hancock County, KY
Initial Operation Date	January 2016
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	416.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,612 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #103 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 62 Kentucky Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 11 Kentucky Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant (57399)
Plant Address	700 West Wecor Road, Hawesville, KY 42348
Utility	American Mun Power-Ohio, Inc (40577)
Latitude, Longitude	37.89972, -86.70583
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2016 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 2016
Annual Generation	416.9 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	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Ohio River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co (17633) IN
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator CG1 Details Operating January 2016

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	29.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	29.3 MW
Winter Capacity	29.3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2016
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator CG2 Details Operating March 2016

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	29.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	29.3 MW
Winter Capacity	29.3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2016
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator CG3 Details Operating June 2016

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	29.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	29.3 MW
Winter Capacity	29.3 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2016
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant Plant Owners

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

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