D B Wilson
5663 Highway 85 West, Centertown, KY 42328Plant Summary Information
D B Wilson is ranked #10 out of 62 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
D B Wilson is comprised of 1 generator and generated 114.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | D B Wilson |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Big Rivers Electric Corp |
| Location | Ohio County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #643 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 112 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 62 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 8 Kentucky Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for D B Wilson
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D B Wilson Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | D B Wilson (6823) |
| Plant Address | 5663 Highway 85 West, Centertown, KY 42328 |
| Utility | Big Rivers Electric Corp (1692) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.4497, -87.0806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0% |
| 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 | Green River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Big Rivers Electric Corp (1692) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1984
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BREC.WILSON1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BREC.WILSON1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 509.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 417 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 417 MW |
| Minimum Load | 300 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil / Petroleum Coke |
| 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 | BIT / PC |
|---|---|
D B Wilson Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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