Byron Generating Station
4450 North German Church Rd, Byron, IL 61010Plant Summary Information
Byron Generating Station is ranked #9 out of 11,455 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Byron Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.9 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Byron Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Nuclear |
| Location | Ogle County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1985 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 21.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 220.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #9 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 55 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 314 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 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Byron Generating Station
Byron Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Byron Generating Station (6023) |
| Plant Address | 4450 North German Church Rd Byron, IL 61010 |
| Utility | Constellation Nuclear (55951) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.0742, -89.2819 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 21.1 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 | Rock River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1985
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86041201 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86041201 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1224.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1164 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1211.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 643.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1985 |
| 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 August 1987
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86041202 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86041202 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1224.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1136 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1174 MW |
| Minimum Load | 646.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1987 |
| 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 |
Byron Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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