The company said that Hillabee plant is fueled by natural gas and uses combined cycle technology which recycles heat exhaust to create additional electricity with minimal waste and less water usage. The plant is also fitted with selective catalytic reduction technology which reduces nitrogen oxide emissions.
Constellation Energy purchased the partially completed Hillabee plant from Calpine in 2008.
The company said that Hillabee will generate electricity that will help it satisfy existing customer load obligations and increasing energy demand in the region.
With the addition of Hillabee, Constellation Energy has expanded its fleet of generating units located in the US and Canada, totaling more than 8,900MW of fossil, nuclear and renewable generating capacity. The Hillabee facility employs 28 full-time workers.
John Long, president of Constellation Power Generation, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, said: “The Hillabee Power Plant is a major addition to our balanced portfolio of plants across the country and adds a state-of-the-art facility in a strategic and growing market.
“The plant was constructed with the most recent technologies to help minimize environmental impact, and we are committed to operating the plant safely, with environmental integrity, and with a long-term commitment to being a good neighbor.”
