Located on the Ohio River in Brilliant, Ohio, Buckeye Power’s Cardinal Power Plant provides electricity to Firelands Electric and the 23 other electric co-ops in Ohio. The plant has invested millions of dollars in environmental upgrades — making it one of the cleanest coal-fired power plants in the world.
The 2025 Cardinal Power Plant tour is scheduled to take place Wednesday, Oct. 1. Click HERE to be added to the interest list.
Those on the list will receive further information in late August, which will include a confirmation form that must be returned by Sept. 15.
This free day trip is available to any cooperative member and their guest who have not previously toured the plant. (Maximum of 50 participants) Attendees will view a short presentation prior to the guided tour of Cardinal. Participants will also be treated to an early dinner on the trip back to Ashland and New London.
The bus will depart from Firelands’ office in New London and will include an additional pick-up/drop-off point at the Ashland County Career Center on State Route 60. For a tentative itinerary for the day, click HERE.
Since the power plant can be a potentially hazardous area, Cardinal requires tour participants to be at least 12 years old. There will be a considerable amount of walking, climbing several flights of stairs, and going through some hot and dusty areas. Members with health concerns, those who require assistance walking, or those who cannot walk more than a half mile without resting should not take the tour.
Space is limited and reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating for this popular tour fills up quickly, so be sure to sign up early.
For additional information about the Cardinal Power Plant, visit www.firelandsec.com/base-load-generation.
If you and a guest are interested in joining us on the 2025 Cardinal Tour, please complete the form HERE.