Background
Eagle Mountain Steam Electric Station is a three unit gas/oil fired power plant. Units 1 and 2 have drum type boilers and Unit 3 is a drum unit designed as a cyclic unit capable of fast start up and shut down. Many Luminant plants are named after nearby bodies of water or nearby geological locations, such as Eagle Mountain Lake. 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.
History
Unit 1 of the Eagle Mountain Steam Electric Station began operation in 1954, Unit 2 became operational in 1956 and the last unit, Unit 3, became operational in 1971. The first two units were mothballed in 2004, and Unit 3 was mothballed in 2005.
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 modified their equipment to reduce emissions, through equipment and/or operational changes. At Eagle Mountain, low nitrogen oxide (NOx) burners were added to Unit 2 in 2000 and Unit 3 in 2001. Because of these initiatives, Luminant has been a leader in reducing NOx emissions in Texas.
The Eagle Mountain plant is cooled by the 9,200 surface acre Eagle Mountain Lake. Silt reduction efforts have taken place in recent years to protect the quality of the lake which is also used for recreational purposes, such as, boating, fishing, swimming and skiing.
Eagle Mountain is also home to various wildlife, including: deer, turkeys, osprey, roadrunners, hawks and coyotes.
Civic
Luminant has a rich history of community leadership through employee volunteerism, employee contributions and company financial support. Employees of the Eagle Mountain plant support a variety of organizations and service events, including Trinity River Trash Bash 2003, Earth Day Cleanup, Cowtown Volunteer Council and Eagle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. Employees have assisted with the William James Middle School mentor program and have hosted plant tours for the students.
