West Virginia has 40 power plants in the EIA (Energy Information Administration) database, with a combined installed capacity of 15,128 MW. Renewables (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass) account for 62% of plants in the state. The largest single facility is John E Amos, a Coal plant with 2,900 MW of capacity.
Use the interactive West Virginia power plants map below to explore every generating facility, color-coded by fuel type. Click any plant for its name, utility operator, capacity, technology, and location — or view the full US Power Plants Interactive Map to compare West Virginia to every other state.
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West Virginia Power Plants by the Numbers
- 40 total power plants in West Virginia (EIA (Energy Information Administration))
- 15,128 MW total installed generating capacity
- 62% of plants use renewable energy sources
- Dominant fuel type: Hydroelectric
West Virginia Power Plants by Fuel Type
- Hydroelectric: 12 plants (341 MW capacity)
- Coal: 10 plants (12,554 MW capacity)
- Wind: 8 plants (871 MW capacity)
- Solar: 4 plants (124 MW capacity)
- Natural Gas: 4 plants (1,204 MW capacity)
- Biomass: 1 plants (3 MW capacity)
- Batteries: 1 plants (32 MW capacity)
The 15 Largest Power Plants in West Virginia
The largest power plant in West Virginia by installed capacity is John E Amos at 2,900 MW. The 15 largest West Virginia power plants from the EIA (Energy Information Administration):
| # | Plant Name | Utility | Capacity | Fuel Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John E Amos | Appalachian Power Co | 2,900 MW | Coal | St Albans, Putnam |
| 2 | FirstEnergy Harrison Power Station | Monongahela Power Co | 1,954 MW | Coal | Haywood, Harrison |
| 3 | Mt Storm | Virginia Electric & Power Co | 1,624 MW | Coal | Mount Storm, Grant |
| 4 | Mitchell (WV) | Kentucky Power Co | 1,560 MW | Coal | Captina, Marshall |
| 5 | Mountaineer | Appalachian Power Co | 1,299 MW | Coal | New Haven, Mason |
| 6 | Pleasants Power Station | Omnis Pleasants, LLC | 1,278 MW | Coal | Willow Island, Pleasants |
| 7 | FirstEnergy Fort Martin Power Station | Monongahela Power Co | 1,098 MW | Coal | Maidsville, Monongalia |
| 8 | Longview Power Plant | Longview Power, LLC | 710 MW | Coal | Maidsville, Monongalia |
| 9 | Ceredo Generating Station | Appalachian Power Co | 450 MW | Natural Gas | Huntington, Wayne |
| 10 | Pleasants Energy LLC | Pleasants Energy LLC | 338 MW | Natural Gas | St Mary’s, Pleasants |
| 11 | Big Sandy Peaker Plant | Middle River Power II, LLC | 300 MW | Natural Gas | Kenona, Wayne |
| 12 | NedPower Mount Storm | Clearway Energy Operating LLC | 264 MW | Wind | Mount Storm, Grant |
| 13 | Axiall Natrium Plant | Westlake Chemical Natrium Plant | 116 MW | Natural Gas | New Martinsville, Marshall |
| 14 | Black Rock Wind | Black Rock Wind Force, LLC | 115 MW | Wind | Elk Garden, Mineral |
| 15 | Laurel Mountain Hybrid | AES Distributed Energy | 114 MW | Wind | Belington, Barbour |
Energy Regulation in West Virginia
Power generation in West Virginia is overseen by the West Virginia Public Service Commission, in coordination with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). All generating facilities above 1 MW are required to report to the EIA, which maintains the official database used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power plants are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 40 power plants according to the EIA (Energy Information Administration). The dominant fuel type is Hydroelectric, and total installed capacity is 15,128 MW.
What is the largest power plant in West Virginia?
The largest power plant in West Virginia is John E Amos, a Coal facility with 2,900 MW of generating capacity.
What percentage of West Virginia power plants use renewable energy?
62% of power plants in West Virginia use renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, or biomass).
Who regulates power plants in West Virginia?
Power generation in West Virginia is regulated by the West Virginia Public Service Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC and NERC.
