LG&E Energy
{{#badges: CoalSwarm}}Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E Energy) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of E.ON U.S. LLC, a diversified energy services company that is a member of the E.ON AG family of companies. E.ON is the world's largest investor-owned utility company.
Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) is a regulated electric and natural gas utility, based in Louisville, Kentucky, serving Louisville and 16 surrounding counties.
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Existing Coal Plants
LG&E operates several coal-fired power stations. These are[1]
| Plant | State | Year(s) Built | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Run Station | KY | 1962, 1966, 1969 | 645 MW |
| Mill Creek Station | KY | 1972, 1974, 1978, 1982 | 1,717 MW |
| Trimble County Generating Station | KY | 1990 | 566 MW |
LG&E has also proposed the construction of an additional coal-fired unit at the Trimber power station, which is referred to as Trimble County Generating Station 2.
History
"In 1838, investors formed Louisville Gas and Water to provide gas-fired street lighting mandated by Louisville's city fathers to deter crime. The company sold gas from its local coal plant to fuel the gaslights. In 1842, the company dropped plans to build a waterworks and changed its name to Louisville Gas. In 1890, Louisville Gas amended its charter to buy stock in electric companies, and it acquired control of Louisville Electric Light. In 1913, through the merger of Louisville Gas, Louisville Lighting (founded in 1903) and Kentucky Heating, Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) was formed."[2]
"In 1989, the firm founded LG&E Energy Corp. In 1998, LG&E Energy acquired KU Energy, which owned neighboring utility, Kentucky Utilities Company, and it entered into a 25-year lease of Big Rivers Electric's generating facilities. These two transactions more than doubled the size of LG&E Energy."[2]
"UK-based Powergen bought LG&E Energy in 2000, and in 2001, Powergen agreed to be acquired by Germany's E.ON. The deal was completed in 2002. In 2003, E.ON transferred LG&E Energy from Powergen to another subsidiary, E.ON US Holdings."[2]
Contact Details
Website: http://www.eon-us.com/lge/default.asp
Articles and resources
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References
- ↑ Louisville Gas and Electric, "LG&E Power Plant Information", Louisville Gas and Electric website, accessed June 2009.
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 "About LG&E" LG&E Energy Website, September 2009.
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