[6] It was built primarily to provide electricity for the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

It produces about ten billion kilowatt hours of electricity from some five million tons of coal each year.

All nine generating units are equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions that contribute to the formation of ozone.

The plant is a popular site for birdwatchers, as many waterfowl come to the settling and treatment ponds nearby.

[13] Under the terms of the agreement, Units 1–9 will continuously operate SCR systems to reduce their emissions of NOx.