Powerton

A 1.79 GW coal power plant in Tazewell, Illinois, owned by Midwest Generations EME LLC, commissioned in 1972.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 879Coal
Nameplate capacity
1.79 GW
Primary fuel
Coal
Commissioned
1972
Owner
Midwest Generations EME LLC
Location
Tazewell, Illinois
Coordinates
40.5408, -89.6786
Generation (2024)
2,220.8 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Conventional Steam Coal
Units
2

Location

Map of the United States showing the location of Powerton

Tazewell, Illinois · 40.5408, -89.6786

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
20155,584.8
20164,549.3
20174,913.8
20184,511.8
20192,334.8
2020844.8
20212,701.3
20225,094.9
20231,337.6
20242,220.8

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