Eddystone Generating Station

Clean natural gas is the preferred fuel to run our dual-fuel generation units, but pricing changes or a lack of fuel can cause a power-supply shortfall, making dual-fuel units valuable

Eddystone Generating Station is owned and operated by Constellation. It is a six-unit, 820-megawatt (MW) power plant, located on the Delaware River in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, just south of Philadelphia.

Eddystone Units 3 and 4, each with 380 MW capacity, are subcritical steam boiler-turbine generator units that can run on either natural gas or oil, depending on market conditions. These units were installed between 1967 and 1970.

Units 10 and 20 and 30 and 40, with a total combined capacity of 60 MW, are pairs of oil fueled peaking units that run during periods of high demand. These units were installed in 1967 and 1970, respectively.

Construction of Eddystone began in the mid-1950s, with the now-retired Units 1 and 2 coming online in 1960. Those units were both supercritical steam boiler-turbine generator units that operated on coal. Unit 1 was retired from service in 2011, and Unit 2 was retired in 2012.

Constellation takes a safety-first approach in our culture and business practices. All Constellation generation facilities employ sophisticated emergency response plans to protect public health and safety. Plans are reviewed and approved by state governments and federal regulatory agencies. Emergency planning includes coordination with local and municipal officials, as well as thousands of volunteers and first responders.

To protect the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers, and communities, we've implemented a number of initiatives to promote safe behaviors both on and off the job. These include a safety behavior observation program and focused initiatives on areas of high risk. We also offer safety training, which is integrated with leadership development programs for supervisors and managers, as well as new employee orientation. Finally, a safety peer group identifies successful pilot programs or new practices that can then be adopted by the entire organization.

Eddystone has about 172 Constellation employees. The station's annual payroll is about $20 million.

We live here too. Eddystone employees are good neighbors and very active in the local community.

  • Sponsorship. The power plant sponsors several community events including the Eddystone Memorial Day Parade and the Walk for the Wounded.
  • Charitable Giving and Volunteering. Eddystone employees give generously to the community through a variety of charitable activities including the local United Way chapters, the Katie Kerlin Fund, and support of the Eddystone Elementary School.  ​

Constellation takes a safety-first approach in our culture and business practices. All Constellation generation facilities employ sophisticated emergency response plans to protect public health and safety. Plans are reviewed and approved by state governments and federal regulatory agencies. Emergency planning includes coordination with local and municipal officials, as well as thousands of volunteers and first responders.

To protect the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers, and communities, we've implemented a number of initiatives to promote safe behaviors both on and off the job. These include a safety behavior observation program and focused initiatives on areas of high risk. We also offer safety training, which is integrated with leadership development programs for supervisors and managers, as well as new employee orientation. Finally, a safety peer group identifies successful pilot programs or new practices that can then be adopted by the entire organization.

Eddystone has about 172 Constellation employees. The station's annual payroll is about $20 million.

We live here too. Eddystone employees are good neighbors and very active in the local community.

  • Sponsorship. The power plant sponsors several community events including the Eddystone Memorial Day Parade and the Walk for the Wounded.
  • Charitable Giving and Volunteering. Eddystone employees give generously to the community through a variety of charitable activities including the local United Way chapters, the Katie Kerlin Fund, and support of the Eddystone Elementary School.  ​

About this Facility

Eddystone, Pennsylvania 19013

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