Byron Clean Energy Center
Byron, Ill.
- Number of operating units: 2
- Site net generation: 2,347 net MW
- Customers served: More than 1.7 million homes
- Location: Approximately 20 miles southeast of Rockford, Ill., and 110 miles west of Chicago
- Number of Employees: 693
- Annual Property Tax Payments: $35.1 million
Byron Clean Energy Center has 2 units capable of generating approximately 2,347 net megawatts of electricity, enough to power more than 1.7 million average American homes. Its twin cooling towers overlook the scenic Rock River Valley. The towers help cool the two Westinghouse pressurized water reactors. Units 1 and 2 began commercial operation on Sept. 16, 1985, and Aug. 2, 1987, respectively.
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