PROJECTS

PRAIRIE STATE ENERGY CAMPUS

Located in Marissa, Illinois

Two-unit, 1629MW coal-fired generation facility
- Supercritical power plant technology
- Unit 1 (812MW) commercial operation in June 2012
- Unit 2 (817MW) commercial operation in November 2012
- Both units operating at higher than 800MW nameplate capabilities
Performance tests indicate units are operating more efficiently than expected (~1% better than contract guarantees)

Feature Best Available Control Technology (“BACT”) and are fully compliant with environmental regulations
Specific controls include:
- NOx controls, including selective catalytic reduction
- Dry and wet electrostatic precipitators to eliminate 99.9% of particulates
- Sulfur-dioxide scrubbers
- Powdered-activated-carbon injection to remove 90% of mercury emissions

Pulverized coal from Lively Grove Mine in Illinois, adjacent to Prairie State
Prepaid and favorably priced coal supply for approximately 30 years (200 million tons)
Location of coal reserves and mine adjacent to coal-fired generation facility provides:
- Favorable fuel access
- Elimination of rail transportation risk
- Favorable impact on transportation-related emissions
In case of mine closure for emergency repairs, 15 days of coal on hand at mine and 60 days at generating site
- Rail access also accommodates coal purchased from third parties in event of extended mine disruption

1500 Broadway
Paducah, KY 42001

PH: 270.575.4035
Fax: 270.575.4027