Exelon will continue to work with stakeholders on passing the Next Generation Energy Plan that is critical to the state’s environment and economy.

Retiring the plants will have a significant economic and environmental impact on the region. The Clinton and Quad-Cities plants support approximately 4,200 direct and indirect jobs and produce more than $1.2 billion in economic activity annually.

A state report found that closing the plants would increase wholesale energy costs for the region by $439 million to $645 million annually. The report also found that keeping the plants open would avoid $10 billion in economic damages associated with higher carbon emissions over 10 years.

Exelon says it recognizes the severe impact the closures will have on the host communities for Clinton and Quad-Cities, and will work with civic leaders to prepare for this transition.

Exelon says it is committed to supporting employees at both plants. Employees will safely operate the facilities until the retirement dates, with staff transitions expected within six months after retirement. Exelon employs nearly 700 workers at Clinton and 800 workers at the Cordova plant.

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