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Generation system
FirstEnergy's subsidiaries operate 17 power plants with a total system capacity of more than 14,000 megawatts. Of the total generation capacity,
- 56% (7,932 megawatts) is produced using coal
- 28% (3,945 megawatts) comes from nuclear plants
- 11% (1,599 megawatts) is fueled by natural gas or oil
- 5% (796 megawatts) comes from pumped-storage/hydroelectric/wind facilities*
*Long-term contracts with third-party wind suppliers.
(07/16/08)
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