Directory of Power Plants in the United States
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkins Station | Town of Marblehead - (MA) | Marblehead, MA | ISO New England (ISNE) | 94.0 MWh | Oct 1975 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Union Valley | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Fresh Pond, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 76.5 GWh | Sep 1963 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Highgate Falls | Village of Swanton - (VT) | Highgate, VT | ISO New England (ISNE) | 46.6 GWh | Jul 1923 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Fort Peck | USACE-Omaha | Fort Peck, MT | Western Area Power Administration - Upper Great Plains West (WAUW) | 751.6 GWh | Jun 1943 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Gavins Point | USACE-Omaha | Crofton, NE | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 712.6 GWh | Aug 1956 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Lake Lynn Hydro Station | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | Lake Lynn, PA | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 84.4 GWh | Apr 1926 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Yakutat | Alaska Village Elec Coop, Inc | Yakutat, AK | 6.1 GWh | May 1993 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil | |
| Mexico | Union Electric Co - (MO) | Mexico, MO | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 767.0 MWh | Aug 1978 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Moberly | Union Electric Co - (MO) | Moberly, MO | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 34.0 MWh | Jul 1978 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Moreau | Union Electric Co - (MO) | Moreau, MO | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 1.0 GWh | Jul 1978 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Pelican | Pelican Utility | Pelican, AK | 1.7 GWh | Apr 1984 | Dec 2024 | Water : 94.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.8% | |
| Rock Lake CT | Great River Energy | Pine City, MN | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 270.0 MWh | Mar 1978 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| St Stephen | US Army Corps of Engineers | St. Stephen, SC | South Carolina Public Service Authority (SC) | 258.6 GWh | Feb 1985 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Augusta Electric Plant No 2 | City of Augusta - (KS) | Augusta, KS | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 1.6 GWh | Jun 1968 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 80.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 19.2% |
| St Bonifacius | Great River Energy | St. Bonifacius, MN | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 1.8 GWh | May 1978 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Hugoton 2 | City of Hugoton - (KS) | Hugoton, KS | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 13.7 MWh | Dec 1963 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Lower No 1 | City of Idaho Falls - (ID) | Idaho Falls, ID | PacifiCorp East (PACE) | 38.9 GWh | Mar 1982 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| East 12th Street | City of Winfield - (KS) | Winfield, KS | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 6.7 GWh | May 1970 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Chanute 3 | City of Chanute | Chanute, KS | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 715.0 MWh | Sep 1985 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 57.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 42.1% |
| Whitehead | City of Springville - (UT) | Springville, UT | PacifiCorp East (PACE) | 11.3 GWh | Jul 1986 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.8% |
| Gravel Neck | Virginia Electric & Power Co | Surry, VA | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 115.4 GWh | Jul 1970 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 89.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 10.3% |
| Hydro II | City of Logan - (UT) | Logan, UT | PacifiCorp East (PACE) | 19.1 GWh | Feb 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Lake (WY) | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) | Yellowstone, WY | NorthWestern Corporation (NWMT) | 515.0 MWh | Aug 1967 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Ellis Hydro | Arkansas Electric Coop Corp | Van Buren, AR | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 128.8 GWh | Nov 1988 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Humpback Creek | Cordova Electric Coop, Inc | Cordova, AK | 2.0 GWh | May 1991 | Dec 2024 | Water | |
| Sibley No Two | City of Sibley - (IA) | Sibley, IA | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 38.0 MWh | Nov 1987 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil : 67.1% Natural Gas : 32.9% |
| McIntosh (AL) | PowerSouth Energy Cooperative | McIntosh, AL | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) | 256.4 GWh | May 1991 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Mojave Siphon | California Dept. of Water Resources | Hesperia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 46.2 GWh | Jul 1996 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Upper Salmon B | Idaho Power Co | Hagerman, ID | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) | 102.3 GWh | Aug 1947 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| St George Red Rock | City of St George | St George, UT | PacifiCorp East (PACE) | 178.0 MWh | Apr 1987 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Heber City | Heber Light & Power Company | Heber City, UT | PacifiCorp East (PACE) | 27.6 GWh | Nov 1990 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Centennial | Metlakatla Power & Light | Metlakatla, AK | 484.0 MWh | Mar 1987 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil | |
| Hoist | Upper Peninsula Power Company | Negaunee, MI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 13.2 GWh | Jan 1988 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| McClure Dam | Upper Peninsula Power Company | Marquette, MI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 32.4 GWh | Jan 1988 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Cataract (MI) | Cataract Hydro, LLC | Gwinn, MI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 4.9 GWh | Jan 1988 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Wynoochee | City of Tacoma - (WA) | Montesano, WA | City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division (TPWR) | 30.8 GWh | Dec 1993 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Thermalito Diverson Dam | California Dept. of Water Resources | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.2 GWh | Jun 1987 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Puna | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc | Keaau, HI | 105.9 GWh | Jul 1988 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil : 60.3% Residual Fuel Oil : 39.7% | |
| Whillock | Arkansas Electric Coop Corp | Morrilton, AR | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 139.3 GWh | Sep 1993 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Forked River | Forked River Power, LLC | Forked River, NJ | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 3.8 GWh | May 1989 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 88.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 12.0% |
| Pleasant Hill | MidAmerican Energy Co | Pleasant Hill, IA | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 21.9 GWh | May 1990 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Wading River | National Grid Generation LLC | Shoreham, NY | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) | 6.1 GWh | Jul 1989 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Mill Creek 3 | Southern California Edison Co | Mill Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.6 GWh | Feb 1903 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Stony Gorge | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Elk Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.6 GWh | Mar 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Concord | Wisconsin Electric Power Co | Watertown, WI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 175.2 GWh | Jun 1993 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Murray | City of North Little Rock - (AR) | North Little Rock, AR | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 113.5 GWh | Sep 1988 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Chester Lake | Metlakatla Power & Light | Metlakatla, AK | 5.1 GWh | Dec 1987 | Dec 2024 | Water | |
| Northway | Alaska Power and Telephone Co | Tok, AK | 1.2 GWh | Nov 1997 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil | |
| Barrow | Barrow Utils & Elec Coop, Inc | Barrow, AK | 45.9 GWh | Jan 1977 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas | |
| Headgate Rock | Colorado River Indian Irr Proj | Parker, AZ | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) | 35.7 GWh | Feb 1993 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Aniak | Aniak Light & Power Co Inc | Aniak, AK | 1.9 GWh | Jun 1988 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil | |
| Newhalen | I-N-N Electric Coop, Inc | Iliamna, AK | 3.2 GWh | Aug 1998 | Dec 2024 | Water : 99.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9% | |
| Milner Hydro | Idaho Power Co | Murtaugh, ID | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) | 98.7 GWh | Aug 1992 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| South Fond Du Lac | Wisconsin Power & Light Co | Fond du Lac, WI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 5.4 GWh | Apr 1993 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 98.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.0% |
| Darbytown | Virginia Electric & Power Co | Richmond, VA | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 144.6 GWh | Mar 1990 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 88.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 11.8% |
| Black Butte | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Orland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.9 GWh | Aug 1988 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Gianera | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | May 1986 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Tesla | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) | Colorado Springs, CO | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) | 62.4 GWh | Mar 1997 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Angus Anson | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Sioux Falls, SD | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 237.3 GWh | Jul 1994 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.8% |
| Dam 2 | Arkansas Electric Coop Corp | Dumas, AR | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 400.7 GWh | May 1999 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Watertown Power Plant | Missouri Basin Muni Power Agny | Watertown, SD | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 4.9 GWh | Dec 1977 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Skookumchuck | TransAlta Centralia Gen LLC | Tenino, WA | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) | 2.2 GWh | Aug 1990 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Miki Basin | Maui Electric Co Ltd | Lanai City, HI | 35.1 GWh | Mar 1990 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil | |
| 491 E 48th Street | City of Holland | Holland, MI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 92.2 GWh | Apr 1992 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Paris (WI) | Wisconsin Electric Power Co | Union Grove, WI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 227.4 GWh | Feb 1995 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Gardner Energy Center | City of Gardner - (KS) | Gardner, KS | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 346.0 MWh | Apr 1990 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Paragould Turbine | Paragould Municipal Utilities | Paragould, AR | Southwestern Power Administration (SPA) | 145.0 MWh | Jul 1990 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Sherman Avenue | Calpine New Jersey Generation LLC | Vineland, NJ | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 25.7 GWh | Apr 1991 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 90.3% Kerosene : 9.7% |
| Richard M Flynn | New York Power Authority | Holtsville, NY | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) | 469.0 GWh | Apr 1994 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Buffalo Bill | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Cody, WY | Western Area Power Administration - Upper Great Plains West (WAUW) | 66.2 GWh | Aug 1992 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Van Sant Station | NAES Corporation - (DE) | Dover, DE | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 1.3 GWh | Apr 1991 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| San Jacinto Steam Electric Station | NRG Texas Power LLC | La Porte, TX | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) | 857.9 GWh | Mar 1995 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Richmond | Indiana Municipal Power Agency | Centerville, IN | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 68.5 GWh | Apr 1992 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Anderson | Indiana Municipal Power Agency | Anderson, IN | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 1.0 TWh | May 1992 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 97.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.3% |
| Grizzly | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | N/A, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 29.6 GWh | Oct 1993 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Wellington 2 | City of Wellington - (KS) | Wellington, KS | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 2.4 GWh | Dec 1988 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| University of Florida | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | Gainesville, FL | Duke Energy Florida, Inc. (FPC) | 379.0 GWh | Dec 1993 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Robins | Georgia Power Co | Robins AFB, GA | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) | 4.4 GWh | Apr 1995 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil : 99.9% |
| Bradley Lake | Homer Electric Assn Inc | Homer, AK | 397.1 GWh | May 1991 | Dec 2024 | Water | |
| Towaoc | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Cortez, CO | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) | 9.8 GWh | Apr 1993 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Poplar Bluff Generating Station | City of Poplar Bluff - (MO) | Poplar Bluff, MO | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 560.0 MWh | Apr 1976 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 86.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 13.9% |
| Front Street | City of Chicopee - (MA) | Chicopee, MA | ISO New England (ISNE) | 497.0 MWh | Dec 1977 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Water Street Station | City of Bay City - (MI) | Bay City, MI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 239.0 MWh | Jul 1980 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 86.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 13.5% |
| Henry Station | City of Bay City - (MI) | Bay City, MI | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 653.0 MWh | Apr 1993 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 94.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.4% |
| Shelbina Power #1 | City of Shelbina - (MO) | Shelbina, MO | Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) | 14.0 MWh | Dec 1980 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Shelbina Power #2 | City of Shelbina - (MO) | Shelbina, MO | Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) | 58.0 MWh | Mar 1992 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Payson | Payson City Corporation | Payson, UT | PacifiCorp East (PACE) | 4.0 MWh | May 1988 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 95.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.1% |
| Short Mountain | Emerald People's Utility Dist | Eugene, OR | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 21.9 GWh | Jan 1992 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Lakefield Utilities | City of Lakefield - (MN) | Lakefield, MN | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 6.0 MWh | Jan 1985 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Interstate | City of Springfield - (IL) | Springfield, IL | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) | 50.8 GWh | Aug 1997 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Cowlitz Falls | PUD No 1 of Lewis County | Randle, WA | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) | 196.3 GWh | May 1994 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Edenton Generators | Town of Edenton - (NC) | Edenton, NC | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 178.0 MWh | Nov 1988 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Dalles Dam North Fishway Project | Northern Wasco County PUD | The Dalles, OR | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) | 44.3 GWh | Apr 1991 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Oxford (KS) | City of Oxford - (KS) | Oxford, KS | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 10.0 MWh | Jun 1999 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Galena Electric Utility | Galena Electric Utility | Galena, AK | 4.5 GWh | May 1999 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil | |
| Church Street Plant | City of Manassas - (VA) | Manassas, VA | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 192.0 MWh | Sep 1979 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Godwin Drive Plant | City of Manassas - (VA) | Manassas, VA | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 416.0 MWh | Apr 1990 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| VMEA 1 Credit Gen | City of Manassas - (VA) | Manassas, VA | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 565.0 MWh | Apr 1990 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| VMEA Peaking Gen | City of Manassas - (VA) | Manassas, VA | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) | 329.0 MWh | Oct 1992 | Dec 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Pratt 2 | City of Pratt- (KS) | Pratt, KS | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) | 372.0 MWh | May 1994 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 59.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 40.9% |
Summary of Power Plants By State
Figures are based on March 2026 generation numbers.| State | Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | # 10 | 76 | 10,194.39 GWh |
| Alaska | # 48 | 139 | 566.31 GWh |
| Arizona | # 15 | 183 | 8,256.99 GWh |
| Arkansas | # 25 | 114 | 4,973.03 GWh |
| California | # 5 | 1,656 | 15,197.83 GWh |
| Colorado | # 30 | 294 | 4,491.41 GWh |
| Connecticut | # 31 | 161 | 3,992.67 GWh |
| Delaware | # 49 | 33 | 248.78 GWh |
| District of Columbia | # 51 | 16 | 18.32 GWh |
| Florida | # 3 | 334 | 19,802.71 GWh |
| Georgia | # 8 | 247 | 10,697.11 GWh |
| Hawaii | # 46 | 69 | 784.18 GWh |
| Idaho | # 42 | 144 | 1,957.44 GWh |
| Illinois | # 4 | 379 | 15,489.73 GWh |
| Indiana | # 12 | 216 | 9,257.49 GWh |
| Iowa | # 21 | 289 | 6,478.67 GWh |
| Kansas | # 23 | 183 | 5,489.55 GWh |
| Kentucky | # 29 | 59 | 4,637.74 GWh |
| Louisiana | # 17 | 86 | 8,003.69 GWh |
| Maine | # 45 | 212 | 1,313.24 GWh |
| Maryland | # 39 | 202 | 2,834.84 GWh |
| Massachusetts | # 44 | 639 | 1,383.17 GWh |
| Michigan | # 13 | 268 | 8,564.76 GWh |
| Minnesota | # 26 | 760 | 4,875.53 GWh |
| Mississippi | # 24 | 55 | 5,467.46 GWh |
| Missouri | # 22 | 125 | 5,500.53 GWh |
| State | Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | # 40 | 69 | 2,464.49 GWh |
| Nebraska | # 37 | 121 | 3,330.39 GWh |
| Nevada | # 35 | 114 | 3,487.65 GWh |
| New Hampshire | # 43 | 54 | 1,520.13 GWh |
| New Jersey | # 28 | 379 | 4,705.05 GWh |
| New Mexico | # 33 | 142 | 3,587.89 GWh |
| New York | # 9 | 935 | 10,247.40 GWh |
| North Carolina | # 11 | 896 | 9,821.46 GWh |
| North Dakota | # 32 | 59 | 3,854.12 GWh |
| Ohio | # 6 | 200 | 12,175.28 GWh |
| Oklahoma | # 19 | 142 | 7,305.54 GWh |
| Oregon | # 20 | 266 | 6,583.30 GWh |
| Pennsylvania | # 2 | 249 | 20,000.86 GWh |
| Rhode Island | # 47 | 100 | 610.71 GWh |
| South Carolina | # 14 | 204 | 8,273.25 GWh |
| South Dakota | # 41 | 52 | 2,184.62 GWh |
| Tennessee | # 18 | 88 | 7,335.80 GWh |
| Texas | # 1 | 961 | 46,858.09 GWh |
| Utah | # 38 | 125 | 3,184.50 GWh |
| Vermont | # 50 | 117 | 217.82 GWh |
| Virginia | # 16 | 233 | 8,059.42 GWh |
| Washington | # 7 | 131 | 10,773.76 GWh |
| West Virginia | # 34 | 40 | 3,543.98 GWh |
| Wisconsin | # 27 | 239 | 4,794.79 GWh |
| Wyoming | # 36 | 70 | 3,358.51 GWh |