Byron Generating Station, located near Byron in northern Illinois, is a two-unit nuclear generating facility capable of generating 1,120 net megawatts per unit. Together the units produce enough power to support the electricity needs of over 2 million average American homes.

Its twin cooling towers reach 495 feet into the air, overlooking the beautiful Rock River valley. The towers help cool the two pressurized water reactors designed by Westinghouse. Units 1 and 2 began commercial operation on Sept. 16, 1985, and Aug. 2, 1987, respectively.

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