E W Brown

815 Dix Dam Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Plant Summary Information

E W Brown is ranked #10 out of 59 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

E W Brown generated 445.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.

Plant Name	E W Brown
Utility Name	Kentucky Utilities Co
Location	Mercer County, KY
Initial Operation Date	May 1957
Last Update	Sep 2025
Annual Generation	1.6 TWh
Annual Consumption	19.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #590 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #53 out of 120 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 59 Kentucky Power Plants
Ranked #7 out of 8 Kentucky Bituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Bituminous Coal : 82.5% Natural Gas : 16.4% Solar : 1.0%

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E W Brown Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	E W Brown (1355)
Plant Address	815 Dix Dam Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Utility	Kentucky Utilities Co (10171)
Latitude, Longitude	37.78831, -84.71257
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Sep 2025
Initial Operation Date	May 1957
Annual Generation	1.6 TWh
Fuel Types	Bituminous Coal : 82.5% Natural Gas : 16.4% Solar : 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	Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LGEE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Herrington Lake
Ash Impoundment	Yes Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Kentucky Utilities Co (10171) KY
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 3 Details Operating July 1971

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	464 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	412 MW
Winter Capacity	416 MW
Minimum Load	155 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1971
Combined Heat & Power	No

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

Generator 9 Details Operating August 1994

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	126 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	121 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1994
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	121 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	138 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	121 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	138 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 10 Details Operating December 1995

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	126 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	121 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1995
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	121 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	138 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	121 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	138 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 8 Details Operating February 1995

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	126 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	121 MW
Winter Capacity	128 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	February 1995
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	121 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	128 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	121 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	128 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 11 Details Operating May 1996

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	126 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	121 MW
Winter Capacity	128 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	May 1996
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	121 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	128 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	121 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	128 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	No

Generator 6 Details Operating August 1999

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity	176.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	146 MW
Winter Capacity	171 MW
Minimum Load	105 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1999
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 7 Details Operating August 1999

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity	176.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	146 MW
Winter Capacity	171 MW
Minimum Load	105 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1999
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 5 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity	123 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	130 MW
Winter Capacity	130 MW
Minimum Load	50 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator SOLAR Details Operating May 2016

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity	13 MW
Summer Capacity	10 MW
Winter Capacity	10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2016
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Solar
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No

Solar Details
Fixed Tilt	Yes
Azimuth Angle	180
Tilt Angle	16
DC Net Capacity	14.1 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

E W Brown Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
Kentucky Utilities Co	One Quality Street, Lexington, KY 40507	Generator 5	47.00%
Louisville Gas & Electric Co	220 W Main Sreet, Louisville, KY 40202	Generator 5	53.00%
Kentucky Utilities Co	One Quality Street, Lexington, KY 40507	Generator 6	62.00%
Louisville Gas & Electric Co	220 W Main Sreet, Louisville, KY 40202	Generator 6	38.00%
Kentucky Utilities Co	One Quality Street, Lexington, KY 40507	Generator 7	62.00%
Louisville Gas & Electric Co	220 W Main Sreet, Louisville, KY 40202	Generator 7	38.00%
Louisville Gas & Electric Co	220 W Main Sreet, Louisville, KY 40202	Generator BESS	100.00%
Kentucky Utilities Co	One Quality Street, Lexington, KY 40507	Generator SOLAR	61.00%
Louisville Gas & Electric Co	220 W Main Sreet, Louisville, KY 40202	Generator SOLAR	39.00%

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J K Smith	Winchester, KY	872.7 GWh	34 mi
Laurel Dam	London, KY	53.2 GWh	62.1 mi
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