Background
Collin Steam Electric Station is a single unit gas/oil fired power plant. Some Luminant plants operate primarily using natural gas as a fuel and have the capability of using oil as a fuel. The extra capability to burn oil provides more flexibility for Luminant's fleet to meet the needs of customers.
Economic Impact to the Area
Luminant is proud to be a major contributor to the economy in areas where it maintains and operates facilities. Luminant produces an annual economic benefit of more than $1.2 Billion across Texas through power plant payrolls, purchases, contracts, taxes and other expenditures.
History
The Collin plant went into commercial operation in 1955. The Collin generating unit is a drum type capable of burning fuel oil. Cooling is provided by a single cooling tower. The plant was mothballed in 2004.
Awards
Luminant has received numerous awards over past years from a variety of regulatory, conservation, municipal and other organizations.
Two Collin plant employees have received the Presidential Life Saver Award, which is given by the president of Luminant and is awarded to an employee who attempted, or successfully saved another person's life.
Environmental Equipment and Accomplishments
At Luminant, we care about the air we share. Luminant is committed to innovative leadership in managing environmental issues, including minimizing its own impact on the environment without sacrificing the interests of future generations.
As part of the overall program to protect clean air, all Luminant plants have been modified to reduce emissions, through equipment and/or operational changes. Because of these initiatives, Luminant has been a leader in reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in Texas. Collin has a CoolFuel system installed for NOx control. This system injects boiler exhaust gas into the fuel gas supply. This process reduces the specific heat value of the combustion fuel. Collin is one of the lowest NOx emitting gas-fired power plants in Texas.
Civic
Luminant has a rich history of community leadership through employee volunteerism, employee contributions and company financial support. Collin plant employees participate in various local projects including Habitat for the Humanity. Collin employees also keep its entry road, which is County road 24, clean by picking up trash on a regular basis.
