Cromby Station retired from service in Dec. 2011.  Unit 1 was a 144 megawatt (MW) coal-fired unit and Unit 2 was a 201 MW unit that was fueled by either natural gas or oil.

Emergency Planning

Cromby employs sophisticated emergency response plans to protect public health and safety.  These plans are reviewed and approved by state governments and regulatory agencies.  The emergency planning includes coordination with local counties, municipalities and school districts.

The emergency diesel generator supplies power during episodic emergencies, including safe emergency shutdown of the plant or periods associated with extended high system demands. In these conditions, the emergency generator is activated to run plant auxiliaries, which frees up more capacity from the main units for the regional electric grid.

Supporting the Local Economy

Cromby has about 82 Exelon employees. The station’s annual payroll is about $8.5 million.

Community Involvement

Cromby aims to be a good neighbor and is very active in the local community.

• Sponsorship.  The power plant sponsors several community events including Schuylkill River Canal Association’s annual Canal Day, the Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman Association’s Youth Fishing Rodeo, and the Phoenixville Run.
• Charitable Giving & Volunteering.   Cromby employees give generously to the community through a variety of charitable activities including the local United Way chapters and the Phoenixville Senior Center.