Braidwood Generation Station
RR #1 Box 84, Braceville, IL 60407Plant Summary Information
Braidwood Generation Station is ranked #10 out of 11,835 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Braidwood Generation Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 5.2 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Braidwood Generation Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Nuclear |
| Location | Will County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 20.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 227.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #10 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 318 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 6 Illinois Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| Previous Operator |
Exelon Nuclear (2013 to 2021) Constellation Nuclear (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Braidwood Generation Station
Braidwood Generation Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Braidwood Generation Station (6022) |
| Plant Address | RR #1 Box 84, Braceville, IL 60407 |
| Utility | Constellation Nuclear (55951) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.2435, -88.2286 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 20.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Kanakee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1988
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86031202 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86031202 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1224.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1154 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1180.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 700 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86031201 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86031201 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1224.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1183 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1221.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 700 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Braidwood Generation Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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