Power plant · Illinois

Powerton

Name: Powerton generation and emissions, 2023
Creator: U.S. Energy Information Administration
License: https://www.eia.gov/about/copyrights_reuse.php

Powerton is a 1.8 GW sub power plant in Illinois, in service since 1972.

Nameplate capacity

1.8 GW

Primary fuel

SUB

Status

Operating

since 1972

Annual generation

1.3 TWh

2023 data

CO₂ emissions

1.7 M tonnes

1,261 kg/MWh

About this plant

Powerton is a sub generating station located in Illinois. The plant has a nameplate capacity of 1.8 GW. It has been in service since 1972.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Form EIA-860 (Annual Electric Generator Report) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency eGRID for emissions data .

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