In 2022, Illinois had a total summer capacity of 44,163 MW and a net generation of 185,223 GWh through all of its power plants. [2] In 2023, the electrical energy generation mix was approximately 54.9% nuclear, 15.9% natural gas, 15.3% coal, 12.4% wind, 1.1% solar, 0.2% biomass, 0.2% petroleum & other gases, 0.1% hydroelectric, and 0.1% other.

In Illinois there are eleven operating commercial nuclear power reactors at six sites, generating about 50 percent of the state’s electricity. In Illinois electricity is generated by two types of power reactors: Boiling Water

monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear power stations licensed to generate electricity; ensures public and employee safety through inspection, licensing, accreditation and certification of radiologic technologists, equipment and facilities; and; inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments that enter, exit, or traverse Illinois.

The Byron Clean Energy Center is a nuclear power plant located in Ogle County, Illinois, 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the Rock River. The reactor buildings were constructed by Commonwealth Edison and house two Westinghouse Four-Loop [2] pressurized water reactors, Unit 1 and Unit 2, which began operation in September 1985 and August 1987 respectively.

2023年11月10日 · Lawmakers on Thursday approved a proposal that would allow companies to develop new nuclear power generation in Illinois for the first time since 1987. House Bill 2473 does not entirely lift the 36-year-old moratorium on nuclear construction. Instead, it creates a regulatory structure for the construction of small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs.

With iconic twin cooling towers overlooking Illinois' Rock River Valley, Byron Clean Energy Center’s two nuclear reactors can produce up to 2,347 megawatts (MW) of zero-emissions energy, enough carbon-free electricity to power the equivalent of more than 1.7 million homes.

Braidwood's recent uprates make it the largest nuclear plant in the State. The three largest Illinois' plants, however, are nearly equal (LaSalle is only 2 net megawatts smaller than Braidwood and Byron is only 4 net megawatts less in capacity than LaSalle).

The Clinton Power Station is a nuclear power plant located near Clinton, Illinois, USA. The power station began commercial operation on November 24, 1987 and has a nominal net electric output of 1062 MWe.

2025年1月15日 · The six Illinois nuclear plants recorded a near-perfect reliability rate last winter, running nearly 99 percent of their planned operating time, one of many indicators that industry experts use to rate efficiency and performance. Together, the plants generate more than half of Illinois’ electricity and nearly 90 percent of its carbon-free energy.

Access comprehensive data on Illinois' nuclear power plants, designed to support GIS professionals in their projects. This dataset includes detailed information on over 450 facilities across the state, such as the Quad Cities Generating Station, Duane Arnold Energy Center, Palisades, and Dresden Generating Station.