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National Heat Awareness Day

May 30, 2025 | Posted by: Prairie State Staff | Uncategorized

National Heat Awareness Day is observed every year on the last Friday of May. Since 2013, this day has served as a vital reminder to workers, employers, and the public about the serious health risks associated with heat, and the importance of prevention to reduce heat-related illnesses and fatalities. The human body rids itself of heat to regulate temperature by sweating, exhaling, and increas… More

Welcome, 2025 Interns!

May 20, 2025 | Posted by: Prairie State Staff | Interns

Prairie State welcomed the 2025 Intern Class to campus on May 19, 2025. The interns will be working in numerous fields including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, accounting/finance, information technology, and communications. We look forward to what they will learn and accomplish this summer! More

Prairie State Generating Company Hails Dismissal of Frivolous Sierra Club Lawsuit

April 16, 2025 | Posted by: Prairie State Staff | Press Releases

MARISSA, Ill. – Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for Southern Illinois accepted a joint stipulation to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Sierra Club, which falsely challenged the legality of Prairie State’s operating status.

PSGC Awards Grants to Local Classrooms

December 3, 2024 | Posted by: Prairie State Staff | Community

In November, the Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) awarded Classroom Impact Grants 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 project being supported: Bartelso Elementary School. Project: Microscope and Electricity Kits This project involves the purchase of a digi… More

2024 PSGC Golf Outing

August 5, 2024 | Posted by: Prairie State Staff | Employees

Last Saturday, Prairie State held its annual employee golf outing and scholarship fundraiser. Employees enjoyed a day of golf with their coworkers and a delicious lunch provided by Prairie Hogs. We’d like to thank our generous sponsors for their support of this event!Presenting Sponsor: Hayes Power ServicesLunch Sponsors: Illinois Electric Works and EcoMaterials19th Hole Sponsors: Babcock &a… More

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