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Elmer Smith Power Plant

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The Elmer Smith Power Plant was a coal-fired power plant owned and operated by the city of Owensboro, Kentucky. Unit 1 opened in 1964 with Unit 2 opening 10 years later in 1974The power plant was the main source of power for the city of Owensboro during the years it was active.

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Elmer Smith Power Plant
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