Big Sandy

Louisa, Kentucky

Capacity: 1,097 MW
Status: Retired
Fuel: Coal
Technology: Conventional Steam Coal
Operator: Kentucky Power Co
City: Louisa
County: Lawrence County
State: Kentucky
Operational date: January 1963
Balancing authority: PJM

Big Sandy is a 1,097 MW coal power plant in Louisa, Kentucky. Operated by Kentucky Power Co, the plant has been retired. The facility is located in Lawrence County, within the PJM balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)