Background
DeCordova Steam Electric Station consists of a conventional gas/oil steam generating unit and four combustion turbines. 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 paid and other expenditures. The annual contribution of DeCordova operations to the area economy is estimated at more than $15 million, as shown by the following table.
| DeCordova Steam Electric Station Annual Economic Impact to Area |
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| Property Taxes Paid | $654,894 |
| Payroll, Contracts & other | $3,922,873 |
| Total Taxes, Payroll & other | $4,577,767 |
| Annual Economic Impact* | $15,106,631 |
| * Economic development professionals use an accepted formula (Taxes + Payroll x 3.3) to determine total attributable dollars spent in the area each year. | |
History
The DeCordova plant gas/oil unit began operating in 1975 and the four combustion turbines went into operation in 1990.
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.
Civic
Luminant has a rich history of community leadership through employee volunteerism, employee contributions and company financial support. The DeCordova plant is a Hood County United Way Pacesetter firm, raising funds through employees and other efforts for the local community. DeCordova employees also participate in local school boards, coaching and other civil programs.
