Background
Graham Steam Electric Station is a two unit gas/oil fired power plant. Many Luminant plants are named after nearby bodies of water or nearby geological locations, such as Lake Graham. The Graham power plant is unique in that it was built between two lakes: Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman. 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 Graham operations to the area economy is estimated at more than $10 million, as shown by the following table.
| Graham Steam Electric Station Annual Economic Impact to Area |
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| Property Taxes Paid | $638,131 |
| Payroll, Contracts & other | $2,621,552 |
| Total Taxes & Payroll | $3,259,683 |
| Annual Economic Impact* | $10,756,954 |
| * Economic development professionals use an accepted formula (Taxes + Payroll x 3.3) to determine total attributable dollars spent in the area each year. | |
History
Unit 1 became operational in 1960. Unit 2 went online in 1969. Lake Graham covers 2,550 acres and serves as a cooling lake for the plant.
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. Graham plant employees have participated in the company-wide community service program, "Our Day To Shine." The project is a way for employees to give back to the community. "Our Day To Shine" examples include: repairing the home of a needy family, landscaping improvements or painting the home of a senior citizen.
