Big Rivers Electric Corporation is a member-owned, not-for-profit, generation and transmission cooperative (G&T) headquartered in Henderson, Kentucky. We provide wholesale electric power and services to three distribution cooperative members across 22 counties in western Kentucky.

The member cooperatives are Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, headquartered in Paducah; Kenergy Corp., headquartered in Henderson; and Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, headquartered in Brandenburg. Together, they distribute retail electric power and provide other services to more than 116,000 homes, farms, businesses and industries.

Incorporated in June of 1961, the mission of Big Rivers is to safely deliver low cost, reliable wholesale power and cost-effective shared services desired by the members. Business operations revolve around seven core values: safety, integrity, excellence, member and community service, respect for the employee, teamwork, and environmental consciousness.

Big Rivers owns and operates 1,444 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity in four stations: Robert A. Reid (130 MW), Kenneth C. Coleman (443 MW), Robert D. Green (454 MW), and D.B. Wilson (417 MW).

Total power capacity is 1,819 MW, including rights to Henderson Municipal Power and Light Station Two and contracted capacity from Southeastern Power Administration.

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Big Rivers Electric Corporation

Big Rivers Electric Corporation's headquarters in Henderson, KY, United States

This department manages employee relations, recruitment, benefits, and overall workforce development.

Human Resources

This department focuses on the design, development, and management of electrical and communication systems.

Engineering Operations

This department oversees the overall strategic direction and management of the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department focuses on ensuring workplace safety regulations and standards are met to promote a safe working environment for all employees.

Health and Safety

This department focuses on fostering relationships and communication between the organization and its members, as well as promoting economic development initiatives.

Community Engagement

This department focuses on overseeing and optimizing the management of energy systems and services.

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