Quad Cities Generating Station
22710 206 Ave N, Cordova, IL 61242Plant Summary Information
Quad Cities Generating Station is ranked #30 out of 11,852 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Quad Cities Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.0 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Quad Cities Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Nuclear |
| Location | Rock Island County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 175.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #30 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 318 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 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 Quad Cities Generating Station
Quad Cities Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Quad Cities Generating Station (880) |
| Plant Address | 22710 206 Ave N, Cordova, IL 61242 |
| Utility | Constellation Nuclear (55951) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.72611, -90.31028 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 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 | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1972
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86251101 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86251101 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1009.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.945 |
| Summer Capacity | 908 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 941.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1972 |
| 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 2 Details Operating December 1972
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86251102 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86251102 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1009.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.945 |
| Summer Capacity | 911 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 932.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1972 |
| 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 |
Quad Cities Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 | Generator 1 | 25.00% |
| Constellation Nuclear | 4300 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 | Generator 1 | 75.00% |
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 | Generator 2 | 25.00% |
| Constellation Nuclear | 4300 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 | Generator 2 | 75.00% |
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