Byron Nuclear Generating Station

United States · Illinois · Ogle County · NRC Region 3 · PJM

2,300MWe Total
2Reactor Units
1985–1987Online Since
2,300 MWeTotal Capacity
92.8%Avg Capacity Factor
15.54¢/kWhElectricity Rate
PJMGrid Region

Ownership & Operations

Owner

Constellation Energy

Operator

Constellation Energy Generation

Reactor Units

Unit 1

Operating
1,164 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 4-Loop
Net Capacity1,164 MWe
Capacity Factor93.5%
Commercial OperationSeptember 16, 1985
License ExpirationOctober 31, 2044
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months
NRC Docket05000454

Unit 2

Operating
1,136 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 4-Loop
Net Capacity1,136 MWe
Capacity Factor92.1%
Commercial OperationAugust 21, 1987
License ExpirationNovember 6, 2046
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months
NRC Docket05000455

Location

Coordinates

42.0753°N, 89.2814°W

Location

United States, Illinois · Ogle County

Grid Region

PJM · NRC Region 3

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