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| [[Pearl Station]]||IL|| 1967 || 22 MW
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===Possible conversion to biomass===
In 2010, PPI and its electric distribution cooperatives adopted a renewable energy strategy that encouraged studying the opportunity of converting the [[Pearl Station]] to [[Coal plant conversion projects|biomass]]. In 2010, PPI received a construction permit to install and operate equipment to prepare greater amounts of biomass fuels for use in the plant. PPI is now preparing and burning greater quantities of biofuels in the plant. PPI said it is waiting for impending EPA regulations to determine if full biomass conversion is more economic than burning coal.<ref>[http://www.ppi.coop/environmental/renewables/ "Renewable Energy Programs and Activities"] Prairie Power Inc. Website, accessed June 2011.</ref>
==Proposed New Baseload Generating Station==
