East Bend is a coal-fired power facility with 772 MW of EIA-reported nameplate capacity in Boone County, Kentucky, registered as EIA Plant ID 6018. Duke Energy Kentucky Inc owns and operates the plant. Duke Energy Kentucky identifies East Bend as its only baseload and coal-fired generator, providing the majority of the capacity serving its Northern Kentucky load.
EIA-reported nameplate capacity; other nameplate and seasonal ratings may differ.
Primary generation technology.
Duke Energy Kentucky Inc · Boone County · PJM
East Bend is currently operating; a closure or retirement is listed for 2039.
Conventional Steam Coal
East Bend is currently operating; a closure or retirement is listed for 2039.
East Bend is currently operating; a closure or retirement is listed for 2039.
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 772 MW 600 MW summer | Conventional Steam Coal Bituminous Coal · ST | Mar 1981 | Operating |
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EIA-860 lists generator 2 with this operating date.
PJM · Boone County
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
| Largest reported plants | Capacity | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East BendCurrent | 772 MW | KY | |
| Woodsdale | 571.8 MW | OH | |
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Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
View full reporting portfolioThe Kentucky PSC approved Duke Energy Kentucky's acquisition of three generating stations from Duke Energy Ohio, including East Bend Unit 2, in Case No. 2003-00252.
Duke Energy Kentucky completed the acquisition of East Bend and two other generating stations from Duke Energy Ohio effective January 1, 2006.
A Kentucky PSC proceeding addressed regulatory treatment and depreciation of the $12.4 million East Bend interest acquired from DP&L; the order described the investment cost and remaining asset life rather than a project-finance arrangement.
Duke Energy Kentucky's 2024 IRP evaluated dual-fuel operation beginning around 2029 and several replacement or retirement scenarios, including retirement by 2039; these were planning alternatives rather than a confirmed retirement or repowering completion.
Duke Energy Kentucky filed Case No. 2024-00152 seeking authorization to construct the limestone conversion project, estimated at $125.8 million and proposed for recovery through the environmental surcharge mechanism.
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East Bend has a reported capacity of 772 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.
East Bend is a Conventional Steam Coal facility in Boone County, KY, participating in the PJM market.
East Bend is in Boone County, KY, inside the PJM balancing area.
East Bend is operated by Duke Energy Kentucky Inc according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
East Bend reported 2,884.7 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-06. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, East Bend ranks #92 of 206 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #6 of 9 in KY.
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