Merom Generating Station
Introduction '''Merom Generating Station''' is a 2-unit, 1080 MW rated coal-fired power plant located between Merom, Indiana, and Sullivan, Indiana, which has been in operation since 1982.It is owned by Hallador Energy Company, who acquired it from Hoosier Energy effective October 21, 2022.On January 21, 2020, Hoosier Energy announced that the company expected to retire the facility in 2023.On February 15, 2022, Hoosier Energy and Hallador announced that Hallador would acquire the generating station. On October 21, 2022 the companies announced that the acquisition was finalized.
Environmental impact ===Air pollution===* 2006 CO2 Emissions: 7,064,920 tons* 2006 SO2 Emissions: 14,847 tons* 2006 NOx Emissions: 7,808 tons* 2005 Mercury Emissions:
Legal settlement In July 2010 a settlement agreement was reached between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Hoosier Energy to reduce emissions that are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The settlement included a civil penalty and a commitment to upgrade the air pollution controls at two power plants in Indiana, Merom Generating Station and Frank E. Ratts Generating Station.
See also * List of power stations in Indiana* Global warming
References
External links *  Hallador Power Company*  Merom Generating Station at SourceWatch