Shawnee

7900 Metropolis Lake Rd., West Paducah, KY 42086

Plant Summary Information

Shawnee is ranked #16 out of 133 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Shawnee is comprised of 9 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.

Plant Name	Shawnee
Utility Name	Tennessee Valley Authority
Location	McCracken County, KY
Initial Operation Date	April 1953
Last Update	Mar 2025
Annual Generation	6.4 TWh
Annual Consumption	76.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #152 out of 12,016 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #16 out of 133 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #6 out of 57 Kentucky Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 2 Kentucky Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 99.8%

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Monthly Net Generation for Shawnee

Shawnee Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Shawnee (1379)
Plant Address	7900 Metropolis Lake Rd., West Paducah, KY 42086
Utility	Tennessee Valley Authority (18642)
Latitude, Longitude	37.1517, -88.775
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2025
Initial Operation Date	April 1953
Annual Generation	6.4 TWh
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 99.8%

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	Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Ohio River
Ash Impoundment	Yes Not Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) KY
Grid Voltage	161.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 3 Details Operating October 1953

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1953

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Generator 1 Details Operating April 1953

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1953

Planned Retirement	December 2033
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Generator 2 Details Operating June 1953

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1953

Planned Retirement	December 2033
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Generator 4 Details Operating January 1954

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1954

Planned Retirement	December 2033
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Generator 5 Details Operating October 1954

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1954

Planned Retirement	December 2033
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Generator 6 Details Operating November 1954

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1954

Planned Retirement	December 2033
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Generator 7 Details Operating December 1954

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1954

Planned Retirement	December 2033
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Generator 8 Details Operating March 1955

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1955

Planned Retirement	December 2033
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Generator 9 Details Operating July 1955

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	175 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	134 MW
Winter Capacity	138 MW
Minimum Load	51 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1955

Planned Retirement	December 2033
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous 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

Shawnee Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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