Merom Generating Station is a 2-unit, 1080 MW rated

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located between Merom, Indiana, and

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, which has been in operation since 1982. It is owned by Hallador Energy Company, who acquired it from Hoosier Energy effective October 21, 2022. On January 21, 2020, Hoosier Energy announced that the company expected to retire the facility in 2023. On February 15, 2022, Hoosier Energy and Hallador announced that Hallador would acquire the generating station. On October 21, 2022 the companies announced that the acquisition was finalized.

Turtle Creek Reservoir

The 1,600-acre Turtle Creek Reservoir is located adjacent to the generating station and serves as its cooling source. It is owned by Hoosier Energy, and is open to the public for seasonal fishing and waterfowl hunting.

Environmental impact

Air pollution

* 2006 CO₂ Emissions: 7,064,920 tons * 2006 SO₂ Emissions: 14,847 tons * 2006 NOx Emissions: 7,808 tons * 2005 Mercury Emissions:

Legal settlement

In July 2010 a

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agreement was reached between the

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and Hoosier Energy to reduce emissions that are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The settlement included a

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and a commitment to upgrade the

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controls at two power plants in Indiana, Merom Generating Station and Frank E. Ratts Generating Station.U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
"Hoosier Energy Agreement Marks 20th Settlement Under EPA’s Power Plant Enforcement Initiative."
Press Release No. 10-OPA078. July 23, 2010.

References

External links

Hallador Power Company

Merom Generating Station
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