East Bend — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 6018
- Capacity
- 772 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Coal
- Technology
- Conventional Steam Coal
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Boone, KY
- Operating Since
- 1981
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Duke Energy Kentucky Inc
- Parent Company
- Duke Energy
- Annual Generation
- 2,597,546 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 38.4%
- Balancing Authority
- PJM Interconnection, LLC
- ISO/RTO
- PJM
- NERC Region
- RFC
East Bend
OperatingBit. Coal
Ranked #5 of 7 Bit. Coal plants in KY#41 of 66 nationally
772 MW Bit. Coal operating in Boone, KY — PJM Interconnection, LLC
EIAGEMWD
772 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1981
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
38.9036, -84.8514
County
Boone, KY
Nearby Plants
- MarklandHydro77.7 MW · 16.9 km
- Bavarian LFGTELandfill Gas4.8 MW · 17.6 km
- Lawrenceburg Power, LLCNatural Gas1232 MW · 20.9 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Duke Energy Kentucky Inc | Duke Energy Kentucky | — |
| Owner(s) | Duke Energy Kentucky Inc | Duke Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The East Bend Generating Station is a coal-fired power plant owned and operated by Duke Energy near Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. It is located 10 miles west of Florence, Kentucky. The closest city is Rising Sun, Indiana, which lies to the northwest, across the Ohio River. Originally planned for four units, only unit no. 2 was built and is in commission.
Read more on WikipediaEast Bend is a 772 MW coal-fired power plant located in Boone County, Kentucky. The plant began operating in 1981 and has one generator utilizing conventional steam coal technology. It is owned by Duke Energy and operated by Duke Energy Kentucky Inc. The plant's primary fuel source is bituminous coal (BIT). East Bend ranks as the fourth largest power plant in Kentucky out of six total plants, and 34th nationally out of 50 plants.
In the most recent year with available data, East Bend generated 2,597,546 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 38.4%. The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1004.48 per kW, with data sourced from FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
345 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
361.4K MWh
Latest Month
2.6M MWh
Annual Generation
38.4%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,380/kW
Installed Cost
$55.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
EBEND 20 KV EB2
Pricing Hub
AEP-DAYTON HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (10)Beta
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Progress, LLC, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·permitting
Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Federal Register (FERC)·1 weeks ago
Last updated 2026-03-25
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