Mitchell (WV) — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 3948
- Capacity
- 1632.6 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Coal
- Technology
- Conventional Steam Coal
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Marshall, WV
- Operating Since
- 1971
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Kentucky Power Co
- Parent Company
- American Electric Power Company
- Annual Generation
- 3,950,432 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 27.5%
- Balancing Authority
- PJM Interconnection, LLC
- ISO/RTO
- PJM
- NERC Region
- RFC
Mitchell (WV)
OperatingBit. Coal
Ranked #3 of 7 Bit. Coal plants in WV#19 of 66 nationally
1632.6 MW Bit. Coal operating in Marshall, WV — PJM Interconnection, LLC
EIAGEMWD
1,632.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1971
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
39.8297, -80.8153
County
Marshall, WV
Nearby Plants
- Axiall Natrium PlantNatural Gas115.5 MW · 9.9 km
- Long Ridge Energy GenerationNatural Gas521.9 MW · 14.4 km
- New Martinsville Hannibal HydroHydro37.4 MW · 18.5 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Kentucky Power Co | Kentucky Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Kentucky Power Co, Wheeling Power Co | American Electric Power Company | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
About
Mitchell Power Plant is a large coal fired power station located on West Virginia Route 2 south of Moundsville, West Virginia, United States.
Read more on WikipediaThe Mitchell power plant is located in Marshall County, West Virginia. It is a 1632.6 MW coal-fired power plant consisting of two conventional steam coal generators. The plant began operating in 1971 and is owned by American Electric Power Company, with Kentucky Power Co. listed as the EIA operator. Mitchell is the third-largest power plant in West Virginia (out of 7) and ranks 16th nationally (out of 50).
The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. In the most recent year with available data, Mitchell generated 3,950,432 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 27.5%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1239.44 per kW, according to FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
765 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
427.9K MWh
Latest Month
4.0M MWh
Annual Generation
27.5%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,443/kW
Installed Cost
$61.2/MWh
Operating Cost
Kentucky Power Company
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidencePoint of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Kammer Substation 765kv · 765 kV
Substation Distance
0.124 km
Operator
American Electric Power
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
MITCHELL 1
Pricing Hub
AEP-DAYTON HUB
Location Type
AGGREGATE
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (10)Beta
Regulatory·state puc
Kentucky Power Customers Will Pay To Keep Mitchell Coal Plant Running
The Kentucky Public Service Commission last week approved Kentucky Power's plan to maintain its ownership of the Mitchell plant in West...
Kentucky Power (other)Kentucky Public Service Commission (regulator)
West Virginia Public Broadcasting·2 months ago
Regulatory·state puc
‘Least bad’ option: KY regulators allow power company to reinvest in W.Va. coal plant
State regulators have “reluctantly” signed off on Kentucky Power's request to reinvest in an aging West Virginia coal-fired power plant,...
Kentucky Power (other)West Virginia (other)
Lexington Herald Leader·2 months ago
Regulatory·state puc
PSC approves Kentucky Power’s continued investment in West Virginia plant
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) -The Public Service Commission has approved Kentucky Power's continued investment in the Mitchell Generating Station...
Public Service Commission (regulator)Kentucky Power (other)
WYMT·2 months ago
Regulatory·state puc
How much will Mitchell cooling tower project cost? Kentucky Power won’t say
Kentucky Power is asking the Kentucky Public Service Commission for approval to make upgrades to the Mitchell plant so it can continue to...
Kentucky Power (other)Kentucky Public Service Commission (regulator)
WV News·3 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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