The Newton power plant, located in Newton, Illinois, operates under the SERC Reliability Corporation region. This facility utilizes steam turbine technology and has an operating capacity of 615 megawatts. It is part of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s power control area. The plant is operated by the Illinois Power Generating Company, which also serves as its majority owner. The facility is unregulated and is held under the ownership of Vistra Corp. The primary fuel source for the Newton plant is coal, aligning with the company’s operational strategy in energy generation.
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