Dresden Generating Station

12RR1 Morris, Morris, IL 60450

Plant Summary Information

Dresden Generating Station is ranked #31 out of 12,299 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Dresden Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.9 TWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.

Plant NameDresden Generating Station
Utility NameConstellation Nuclear
LocationGrundy County, IL
Initial Operation DateAugust 1970
Last Update Apr 2025
Annual Generation 15.3 TWh
Annual Consumption 173.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #31 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #25 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #5 out of 348 Illinois Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 6 Illinois Nuclear Power Plants
Fuel Types Nuclear
Previous Operator Exelon Nuclear (2013 to 2021)
Constellation Nuclear (2022 to 2024)

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Dresden Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant NameDresden Generating Station (869)
Plant Address12RR1 Morris, Morris, IL 60450
UtilityConstellation Nuclear (55951)
Latitude, Longitude41.39, -88.27
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Apr 2025
Initial Operation DateAugust 1970
Annual Generation 15.3 TWh
Fuel Types Nuclear
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceKankakee River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCommonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 2 Details Operating August 1970

TechnologyNuclear
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation86101102
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data86101102
Nameplate Capacity1009.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.945
Summer Capacity902 MW
Winter Capacity939.8 MW
Minimum Load150 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1970
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNuclear
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 3 Details Operating October 1971

TechnologyNuclear
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation86101103
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data86101103
Nameplate Capacity1009.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.945
Summer Capacity895 MW
Winter Capacity932 MW
Minimum Load150 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1971
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNuclear
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

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