Dresden Generating Station
12RR1 Morris, Morris, IL 60450Plant Summary Information
Dresden Generating Station is ranked #31 out of 11,455 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dresden Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 5.0 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Dresden Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Nuclear |
| Location | Grundy County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1970 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 16.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 172.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #31 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 55 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 314 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 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dresden Generating Station
Dresden Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dresden Generating Station (869) |
| Plant Address | 12RR1 Morris Morris, IL 60450 |
| Utility | Constellation Nuclear (55951) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.39, -88.27 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 16.6 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 | Kankakee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1970
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86101102 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86101102 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1009.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.945 |
| Summer Capacity | 902 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 943.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1970 |
| 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 3 Details Operating October 1971
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86101103 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86101103 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1009.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.945 |
| Summer Capacity | 895 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 938.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1971 |
| 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 |
Dresden Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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