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NuclearPJM · Rock Island County

Quad Cities Generating Station

MidAmerican Energy Company · Rock Island County · PJM

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.

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Reported capacity: 2,018.6 MW
EIA-reported nameplate capacity; other nameplate and seasonal ratings may differ.
Technology: Nuclear
Primary generation technology.
Registry anchor: Plant 880
Constellation Nuclear · Rock Island County · PJM
Operating status: Operating

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Units and generators

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

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OrganizationRoleBasis

Constellation Energy Generation, LLCOperatorOwner / developer associated with Quad Cities Generating Station.

MidAmerican Energy CompanyOwner / developerOwner / developer associated with Quad Cities Generating Station.

Reporting portfolio

EIA reporting entity

Constellation Nuclear

Entity 55951

Operating portfolio

12 plants

4 states

Reported capacity

22,817.3 MW

Nuclear

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Quad Cities Generating StationCurrent

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Project milestones and public references behind the asset profile.

Project timeline

Dec 1972
Dec 1972
Generators enter operationEIA-860
EIA-860 lists generator 1, generator 2 with this operating date.
Jan 1, 2001
Jan 1, 2001
Transfer to Exelon GenerationUNITED STAT...
As part of Exelon's corporate restructuring, Commonwealth Edison's generating assets, including its Quad Cities interest, were transferred to Exelon Generation Company.
Oct 28, 2004
Oct 28, 2004
License RenewalQuad Cities...
The NRC approved initial license renewal for both units, authorizing operation through December 14, 2032.
Jun 2018
Jun 2018
Facility and used-fuel-storage expansionQuad Cities...
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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PublisherReferenceType

U.S. Energy Information AdministrationEIA-860 generator inventoryFederal registry

U.S. Energy Information AdministrationEIA-923 generation filingsFederal filing

constellationenergy.comNuclear Generation | Constellation Energyother

Common questions about Quad Cities Generating Station

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How big is Quad Cities Generating Station?

Quad Cities Generating Station has a reported capacity of 2,018.6 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.

What kind of plant is Quad Cities Generating Station?

Quad Cities Generating Station is a nuclear facility in Rock Island County, IL, participating in the PJM market.

Where is Quad Cities Generating Station located?

Quad Cities Generating Station is in Rock Island County, IL, inside the PJM balancing area.

Who operates Quad Cities Generating Station?

Quad Cities Generating Station is operated by Constellation Nuclear according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.

How much electricity does Quad Cities Generating Station generate?

Quad Cities Generating Station reported 15,185.5 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-04. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.

How does Quad Cities Generating Station compare to other plants?

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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Quad Cities Generating Station

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