Quad Cities Generating Station
22710 206 Ave N, Cordova, IL 61242Plant Summary Information
Quad Cities Generating Station is ranked #28 out of 12,299 power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Quad Cities Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.3 TWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Quad Cities Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Constellation Nuclear |
| Location | Rock Island County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 15.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 172.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #28 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 348 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 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Quad Cities Generating Station
Quad Cities Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Quad Cities Generating Station (880) |
| Plant Address | 22710 206 Ave N, Cordova, IL 61242 |
| Utility | Constellation Nuclear (55951) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.72611, -90.31028 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1972 |
| Annual Generation | 15.4 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 | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1972
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86251101 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86251101 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1009.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.945 |
| Summer Capacity | 908 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 939 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1972 |
| 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 December 1972
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 86251102 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 86251102 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1009.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.945 |
| Summer Capacity | 911 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 927.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1972 |
| 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 |
Quad Cities Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 | Generator 1 | 25.00% |
| Constellation Nuclear | 4300 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 | Generator 1 | 75.00% |
| MidAmerican Energy Co | 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 | Generator 2 | 25.00% |
| Constellation Nuclear | 4300 Winfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555 | Generator 2 | 75.00% |
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| #19 | North Anna | Mineral, VA | 16.0 TWh |
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| #21 | St Lucie | Jensen Beach, FL | 15.7 TWh |
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| #26 | Beaver Valley | Shippingport, PA | 14.8 TWh |
| #27 | Arkansas Nuclear One | Russellville, AR | 14.7 TWh |
| #28 | Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant | Lusby, MD | 14.6 TWh |
| #29 | Joseph M Farley | Columbia, AL | 14.6 TWh |
| #30 | Edwin I Hatch | Baxley, GA | 14.0 TWh |
| #31 | Turkey Point | Homestead, FL | 20.6 TWh |
| #32 | Surry | Surry, VA | 13.4 TWh |
| #33 | Grand Gulf | Port Gibson, MS | 11.4 TWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Quad Cities Generating Station.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Solar | Morrison, IL | 3.1 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Archer Daniels Midland Clinton | Clinton, IA | 793.3 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Avenue A Generator Sets | Rock Falls, IL | 161.0 MWh | 32.2 mi |
| Blue Goose Solar CSG | Morrison, IL | 4.0 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Bunker Hill Solar | Lyndon, IL | 4.0 GWh | 23.2 mi |
| Cattail (CSG) | Fulton, IL | 3.1 GWh | 11.4 mi |
| Cordova Energy | Cordova, IL | 1.2 TWh | 1.8 mi |
| Davenport Water Pollution Control Plant | Davenport, IA | 5.7 GWh | 23 mi |
| DPC York | Thomson, IL | 3.0 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Durant | Durant, IA | 9.8 MWh | 32.3 mi |
| Geneseo | Geneseo, IL | 7.7 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Iowa Hydro LLC | Maquoketa, IA | 5.5 GWh | 31 mi |
| Moline | Moline, IL | 18.6 GWh | 18.9 mi |
| Preston (IA) | Preston, IA | 8.8 MWh | 22.8 mi |
| Prophet CSG | Rock Falls, IL | 4.8 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Round Grove 1 | Lyndon, IL | 4.4 GWh | 23.1 mi |
| Round Grove 2 | Lyndon, IL | 4.6 GWh | 23 mi |
| Whiteside Solar 1 CSG | Fulton, IL | 2.4 GWh | 11.9 mi |
| Yorktown 1 Solar | Lyndon, IL | 2.0 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Yorktown 2 Solar | Lyndon, IL | 1.9 GWh | 23.4 mi |