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National Heat Awareness Day

National Heat Awareness Day is recognized each year on the last Friday in May. Established in 2013, this day of observance serves as an important reminder to workers, employers, and communities about the dangers of extreme heat and the steps that can be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths. The body naturally works to maintain a safe temperature through sweating, breathing, and… More

PSGC Awards Grants to Local Classrooms

This fall, the Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) hosted its second annual Classroom Impact Grant Program to support STEM-related projects in local classrooms. Five grants of $1,000 were awarded. The recipient schools of these grants are listed here, along with the more information about the project being supported: Coulterville Unit School District 1. Project: Launching Learning: E… More

Intern Update: Andrew Jansen

Electrical Maintenance Intern, Andrew Jansen, has been gaining hands-on experience by working directly with machinery, performing repairs, conducting pre-checks, and replacing parts. Each day brings a variety of tasks and challenges across the plant. His department receives work orders at the start of each day, after which the team develops a plan and heads out into the plant. “I like this… More

2025 PSGC Scholarship Recipients

Pictured above (left to right): Randy Short (President & CEO of PSGC), Grady Davis, Autumn Guyette, Harley Luechtefeld, Molly Doerflein, Jenni Mezo. Not pictured: Brandon Joiner. On Wednesday, July 30, Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) awarded six students with $1,000 scholarships through the annual PSGC Scholarship Program. The PSGC Scholarship Program has awarded $67,000 in sch… More

Intern Update: Brady Kuhl

Electrical Engineering Intern, Brady Kuhl, has spent his summer supporting the plant’s electrical systems. His position focuses on making systems sturdier and more reliable. Whether he’s revising drawings, switching out components, or fine-tuning circuits, Brady’s overall goal is to help improve all electrical systems in the plant. Brady has been working on drawings for the electri… More