Clinton Power Station
Clinton, Ill.
- Number of operating units: 1
- Site net generation: 1,069 net MW
- Customers served: More than 1 million homes
- Location: Rural Harp Township, DeWitt County, Ill. Approximately 20 miles north of Decatur, Ill.
- Number of Employees: 686
- Annual Payroll: $63 million
Clinton Power Station can generate nearly 1,069 net megawatts, enough electricity to power about 1 million average American homes. The 5,000-acre cooling lake is formed by a dam built at the convergence of Salt Creek and the North Fork of Salt Creek. Clinton Power Station began operating on April 24, 1987, and reached 100% capacity on Sept. 15, 1987.
Do you like this page?