Located a few miles west of Emporia, the station completed testing and began generating electricity December. 8, 2018.

Facts

• Net generating capacity is 1,588-megawatts
• Fueled by natural gas, it will use the latest generation of highly efficient combined-cycle technology to produce the electricity
• Cost - $1.3 billion
• The station will have low-carbon intensity by using clean-burning natural gas and the best available control technology to reduce emissions
• In its first year of operation, it is expected to provide up to $7 million in property taxes for Greensville County
• Post-construction economic benefits are projected to amount to about $36 million annually
• Over its expected 36-year life, the station will save customers about $2.1 billion
• The station will have a staff of 49 employees