🛢 Oil Power Plants in Tennessee
Tennessee operates 3 oil power plants totaling 53 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 211 MWh.
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.
Plants3operating
Capacity52 MWnameplate
Generation211 MWhannual
All Tennessee oil plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcminnville | Mcminnville | Warren County | 24 MW | Mcminnville Electric System |
| Powell Valley | Kyles Ford | Hancock County | 22 MW | Powell Valley Electric Coop |
| Mountain Home Energy Center | Mountain Home | Washington County | 7 MW | Energy Systems Group Llc |