Background
Trinidad Steam Electric Station is a one unit gas/oil fired power plant. In addition, the plant has two diesel generators, which supply the system with power as needed and provide safe shutdown power for the plant. A 740 acre reservoir, built in 1925, cools the Trinidad 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 paid and other expenditures. The annual contribution of Trinidad operations to the area economy is estimated at more than $5 million, as shown by the following table.
| Trinidad Steam Electric Station Annual Economic Impact to Area |
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| Property Taxes Paid | $138,663 |
| Payroll, Contracts & other | $1,446,669 |
| Total Taxes & Payroll | $1,585,332 |
| Annual Economic Impact* | $5,231,596 |
| * 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 Trinidad plant is particularly significant in the history of Luminant's involvement in both natural gas and lignite. The plant went into service in 1926, and was the first major power station in the world to be fueled by lignite. By the mid-1930s, natural gas had become inexpensive and the decision was made to convert Trinidad's generating unit to natural gas in 1942. Trinidad continues to use natural gas, with oil as a substitute fuel.
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, including the United Way and other local organizations.
