Quad Cities Generating Station is a nuclear power facility with 2,018.6 MW of EIA-reported nameplate capacity in Rock Island County, Illinois, registered as EIA Plant ID 880. Constellation Nuclear is the registered plant entity or operator.
EIA-reported nameplate capacity; other nameplate and seasonal ratings may differ.
Primary generation technology.
Constellation Nuclear · Rock Island County · PJM
Quad Cities Generating Station is currently operating; a closure or retirement is listed for December 14, 2032.
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Quad Cities Generating Station is currently operating; a closure or retirement is listed for December 14, 2032.
Quad Cities Generating Station is currently operating; a closure or retirement is listed for December 14, 2032.
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Operating generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,009.3 MW 908 MW summer | Nuclear Nuclear · ST | Dec 1972 Retirement: Jun 2018 | Operating |
| 2 | 1,009.3 MW 911 MW summer | Nuclear Nuclear · ST | Dec 1972 Retirement: Jun 2018 | Operating |
Monthly EIA generation history and recent market-resource behavior where linked telemetry is available.
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EIA-860 lists generator 1, generator 2 with this operating date.
PJM · Rock Island County
Monthly generation is reported through EIA-923. Capacity factor uses the current EIA nameplate capacity and is shown only for complete calendar years.
| Largest reported plants | Capacity | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach Bottom | 2,876.4 MW | PA | |
| Braidwood Generation Station | 2,449.8 MW | IL | |
| Byron Generating Station | 2,449.8 MW | IL | |
| LaSalle Generating Station | 2,340 MW | IL | |
| Limerick | 2,277 MW | PA | |
| Quad Cities Generating StationCurrent | 2,018.6 MW | IL | |
| Dresden Generating Station | 2,018.6 MW | IL | |
| Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station | 1,901.1 MW | NY |
Portfolio membership follows the latest EIA-860 reporting entity. It does not imply ultimate ownership.
View full reporting portfolioAs part of Exelon's corporate restructuring, Commonwealth Edison's generating assets, including its Quad Cities interest, were transferred to Exelon Generation Company.
The NRC approved initial license renewal for both units, authorizing operation through December 14, 2032.
Quad Cities completed or advanced approximately $20 million of construction and facility improvements, including a $7 million expanded training center and an expansion of the used-fuel storage pad costing more than $10 million.
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Quad Cities Generating Station has a reported capacity of 2,018.6 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.
Quad Cities Generating Station is a nuclear facility in Rock Island County, IL, participating in the PJM market.
Quad Cities Generating Station is in Rock Island County, IL, inside the PJM balancing area.
Quad Cities Generating Station is operated by Constellation Nuclear according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Quad Cities Generating Station reported 15,253 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-06. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Quad Cities Generating Station ranks #22 of 54 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #4 of 6 in IL.
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