Carbon Plant - Utah Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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This monument is dedicated to the Carbon Plant, located SE of this site, the fourth coal-fired facility built by Utah Power.  Construction on the $26 million plant began the summer of 1953, in cooperation with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 57, the local community and many other organizations.  Unit 1, as 66,000 kw unit, was completed in 1954 and Unit 2, a 100, kw unit, was completed in 1957.  Operation continuously longer than any other steam plant in the Utah Power system, the "Castle Cate Plant" burns around 1800 tons of coal daily to produce steam which spins turbine blades to generate 4.248 MW hours of electricity, serving the needs of over 300,000 people.  The plant employs approximately 100 full-time workers.  Over the years, union and management at the plant and the community have worked hand in hand through cooperation, compromise, and support to make this facility a great success in this area.

Marker Name: Carbon Plant Marker Type: Roadside County: Carbon City: Castlegate Date Dedicated: 1995 Addtional Information: Not listed Group Responsible for Placement: Not listed Marker Number: Not listed Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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