R D Green
9000 Highway 2096, Robards, KY 42452Plant Summary Information
R D Green is ranked #15 out of 59 power plants in Kentucky in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
R D Green is comprised of 2 generators and generated 309.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | R D Green |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Big Rivers Electric Corp |
| Location | Webster County, KY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1979 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 713.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #980 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #496 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 59 Kentucky Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 16 Kentucky Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for R D Green
R D Green Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | R D Green (6639) |
| Plant Address | 9000 Highway 2096, Robards, KY 42452 |
| Utility | Big Rivers Electric Corp (1692) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.6461, -87.5 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1979 |
| Annual Generation | 713.6 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Green River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Big Rivers Electric Corp (1692) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | TEXAS GAS SERVICE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1979
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BREC.GREEN1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BREC.GREEN1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 293 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 231 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 231 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1979 |
|---|---|
| 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 | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1981
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BREC.GREEN2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BREC.GREEN2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 293 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 223 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 223 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1981 |
|---|---|
| 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 | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
R D Green Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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