Kaniz Fatema

At 1117 S. Oak St. in Champaign, the Abbott Power Plant has evolved from a traditional coal power plant to one that burns coal as part of a multi‑fuel system. It meets federal and state requirements intended to limit pollution by including natural gas and fuel oil, with coal use varying from year to year based on energy demand, fuel costs and operational requirements. It stands in stark contrast to one of Illinois’ most controversial coal plants that has been called a top 10 polluter in the nation.