Cooper
670 Cooper Power Plant Rd., Somerset, KY 42501Plant Summary Information
Cooper is ranked #20 out of 54 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cooper is comprised of 2 generators and generated 151.3 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2024 to July 2024.
Plant Name | Cooper |
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Utility Name | East Kentucky Power Coop, Inc |
Location | Pulaski County, KY |
Initial Operation Date | February 1965 |
Last Update | Jul 2024 |
Annual Generation | 431.3 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 5.9 M MMBtu |
Ranked #1,421 out of 11,825 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #69 out of 129 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #20 out of 54 Kentucky Power Plants | |
Ranked #8 out of 9 Kentucky Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cooper
Cooper Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Cooper (1384) |
Plant Address | 670 Cooper Power Plant Rd., Somerset, KY 42501 |
Utility | East Kentucky Power Coop, Inc (5580) |
Latitude, Longitude | 36.9981, -84.5919 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jul 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | February 1965 |
Annual Generation | 431.3 GWh |
Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Regulated |
NERC Region | SERC |
Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
Water Source | Lake Cumberland |
Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | East Kentucky Power Coop, Inc (5580) |
Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV / 69.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1965
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 1123180704 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 88100101 |
Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.928 |
Summer Capacity | 116 MW |
Winter Capacity | 116 MW |
Minimum Load | 30 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | February 1965 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
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Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | WDS / BIT |
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Generator 2 Details Operating October 1969
Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 123180705 |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 88100102 |
Nameplate Capacity | 230.4 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.938 |
Summer Capacity | 225 MW |
Winter Capacity | 225 MW |
Minimum Load | 100 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | October 1969 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
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Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
Subcritical Technology | Yes |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Cofire Fuels | No |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Cooper Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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