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2932.6 MW Bit. Coal operating in Putnam, WV — PJM Interconnection, LLC
2,932.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1971
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Appalachian Power Co | Appalachian Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Appalachian Power Co | American Electric Power Company | American Electric Power |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
John E. Amos Power Plant is a three-unit coal-fired power plant owned and operated by Appalachian Power, a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP). With a nameplate rating of 2,933 MW, it is the largest generating plant in the AEP system. It was named after John E. Amos, a prominent state senator, Democratic National Committee member from West Virginia, and member of the AEP board of directors.
Read more on WikipediaThe John E Amos plant is a 2932.6 MW coal-fired power plant located in Putnam County, West Virginia. It is the largest of seven power plants in the state, and ranks third out of 50 nationally. The plant began operating in 1971 and has three generators utilizing conventional steam coal technology. The primary fuel source is bituminous coal (BIT). The plant is owned by American Electric Power Company and operated by Appalachian Power Co.
In the latest year with available data, the John E Amos plant generated 9,069,413 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 35.3%. The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1168.95 per kW, based on FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
PJM
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
Grid Voltage
765.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
1.3M MWh
Latest Month
9.1M MWh
Annual Generation
35.3%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
2241 lb/MWh
NOx
1 lb/MWh
SO₂
1 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.251 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.037 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
33.2%
Annual Net Gen
8530 GWh
CO₂eq
2258 lb/MWh
Subregion
RFC West
Steam turbine · Appalachian Power Company · Data from 2015–2024
$1,356/kW
Installed Cost
$-1,272/kW
Annual CapEx
$53.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Amos Substation · 345 kV
Substation Distance
0 km
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
AMOS 26 KV AM1
Pricing Hub
AEP-DAYTON HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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