Byron Generating Station
Byron, Ill.
- Number of operating units: 2
- Site net generation: 2,500 net MW
- Customers served: More than 2 million homes
- Location: Approximately 20 miles southeast of Rockford, Ill., and 110 miles west of Chicago
- Number of Employees: 800
- Annual Payroll: $82.5 million
Byron Generating Station has 2 units capable of generating approximately 2,500 net megawatts of electricity, enough to power more than 2 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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