Titus Generating Station
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Titus Generating Station is a retired power station in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Titus Generating Station | Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States | 40.3054, -75.908581 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3: 40.3054, -75.908581
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | retired | coal: bituminous | 75 | subcritical | 1951 | 2013 |
| Unit 2 | retired | coal: bituminous | 75 | subcritical | 1951 | 2013 |
| Unit 3 | retired | coal: bituminous | 75 | subcritical | 1953 | 2013 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Titus Power LLC [100%] | NRG Energy Inc |
| Unit 2 | Titus Power LLC [100%] | NRG Energy Inc |
| Unit 3 | Titus Power LLC [100%] | NRG Energy Inc |
Unit Retirement
On February 29, 2012, GenOn Energy said it will close seven of its coal generating stations by 2015, citing impending environmental regulations. This included Titus, with a proposed closure date of April 2015.[1]
The power station was retired in 2013.[2]
Emissions Data
- 2006 CO2 Emissions: 1,481,640 tons
- 2006 SO2 Emissions:
- 2006 SO2 Emissions per MWh:
- 2006 NOx Emissions:
- 2005 Mercury Emissions:
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "GenOn Looking to Cut Generating Capacity … Shawville Plant in the Crosshairs," GantDaily.com, Feb. 29, 2012.
- ↑ Form EIA-860 Data - Schedule 3, Generator Data, US EIA, 2014
Additional data
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