PPS Power Plant No 1
4801 Schneidman Road, Paducah, KY 42003Plant Summary Information
PPS Power Plant No 1 is ranked #31 out of 61 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
PPS Power Plant No 1 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 36.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | PPS Power Plant No 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Paducah Power System |
| Location | McCracken County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 153.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,927 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #805 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 61 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 16 Kentucky Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for PPS Power Plant No 1
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PPS Power Plant No 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | PPS Power Plant No 1 (56556) |
| Plant Address | 4801 Schneidman Road, Paducah, KY 42003 |
| Utility | Paducah Power System (55772) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.03385, -88.61586 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 153.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | City Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Kentucky Utilities Co (10171) KY |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 62 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 62 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
PPS Power Plant No 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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