Powerton Power Plant

Powerton Generating Station is a coal-fired power plant located near Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Owned by NRG Energy, it is one of the largest generating facilities in the state. The plant's two units began commercial operation in the early 1970s and have a combined net generating capacity of approximately 1,786 megawatts (MW), supplying power to the regional PJM Interconnection grid. Since beginning operations in the 1970s, Powerton has been a significant electricity provider for the region but has also been the focus of environmental regulation and legal challenges due to its emissions. In February 2024, NRG Energy announced plans to retire the plant by the end of 2028 to comply with federal wastewater regulations.

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