Salem Harbor Power Station — by the Numbers
Not familiar with the power plant? Here are some basic facts.
The mayor said the power plant's closure could cause a "severe hardship" among taxpayers.
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Here's a look at Salem Harbor Power Station by the numbers.
Salem Harbor Power Station Opening Date: 1951
Dominion Assumes Control: February 2005
Closing Date Deadline: June 1, 2014
Current Taxes to City: $4.75 million — $3 million in taxes + $1.75 million in pilot host fees
Number of Employees: 143
Site Acreage: 65
Number of Units: 4
Total Plant Energy Generation: 745 Megawatts (MW)
Unit 1 (Coal-Fired) Energy: 82 MW
Unit 2 (Coal-Fired) Energy: 80 MW
Unit 3 (Coal-Fired): 150 MW
Unit 4: (Oil-Fired): 433 MW
Information courtesy of Dominion.
