Aurora

2909 North Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504

Plant Summary Information

Aurora is ranked #10 out of 72 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Aurora is comprised of 10 generators and generated 207.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	Aurora
Utility Name	Aurora Generation LLC
Location	DuPage County, IL
Initial Operation Date	May 2001
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	385.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	5.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,544 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #602 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #57 out of 318 Illinois Power Plants
Ranked #10 out of 72 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	NRG Wholesale Generation LP (2013 to 2015) Aurora Generation LLC (2016 to 2023)

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Aurora Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Aurora (55279)
Plant Address	2909 North Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504
Utility	Aurora Generation LLC (60503)
Latitude, Longitude	41.8151, -88.2265
Generation Dates on File	Apr 2001 to Aug 2024
Initial Operation Date	May 2001
Annual Generation	385.9 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	04-77-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Well
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV / 345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Notes	Kinder Morgan NGPL
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator CTG4 Details Operating May 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417781
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417781
Nameplate Capacity	180.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	164.2 MW
Winter Capacity	195 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG5 Details Operating May 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417763
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417763
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	51.1 MW
Winter Capacity	52.8 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG6 Details Operating May 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417765
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417765
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	51.6 MW
Winter Capacity	52.8 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG8 Details Operating May 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417769
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417769
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	51.6 MW
Winter Capacity	53.5 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG10 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417773
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417773
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	51 MW
Winter Capacity	52.3 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417777
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417777
Nameplate Capacity	180.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	164.5 MW
Winter Capacity	195.5 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG3 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417779
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417779
Nameplate Capacity	180.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	167 MW
Winter Capacity	198.3 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG7 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417767
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417767
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	51.8 MW
Winter Capacity	53.5 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG9 Details Operating June 2001

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417771
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417771
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	51.5 MW
Winter Capacity	53.8 MW
Minimum Load	23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2001
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2002

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	32417775
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	32417775
Nameplate Capacity	180.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	167.6 MW
Winter Capacity	198 MW
Minimum Load	90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2002
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Aurora Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Aurora.

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Albertsons at Melrose Park	Melrose Park, IL	3.0 GWh	20.3 mi
Amazon MDW6 Solar Project	Romeoville, IL	3.2 GWh	11.4 mi
Argonne National Laboratory CHP	Lemont, IL	47.6 GWh	14.8 mi
Elgin Energy Center LLC	Elgin, IL	216.5 GWh	12.8 mi
Geneva Generation Facility	Geneva, IL	3.7 GWh	5.7 mi
Greene Valley Gas Recovery	Naperville, IL	26.1 GWh	9.2 mi
Hoffer Plastics	South Elgin, IL	1.4 GWh	13.3 mi
INEOS Naperville Cogeneration Plant	Naperville, IL	27.6 GWh	4 mi
Ingredion Incorporated	Bedford Park, IL	216.2 GWh	20.9 mi
Loyola University Health Plant	Maywood, IL	3.3 GWh	20.3 mi
Mooseheart School Solar	Mooseheart, IL	3.5 GWh	5.8 mi
Nalco	Naperville, IL	16.7 GWh	1.8 mi
Reed Road Solar	Lake In The Hills, IL	1.9 GWh	20.5 mi
Rocky Road Power LLC	East Dundee, IL	18.8 GWh	19.2 mi
SCS Plainfield 011755 Naperville, LLC	Naperville, IL	1.7 GWh	8.6 mi
Settlers Hill Gas Recovery	Batavia, IL	24.9 GWh	5 mi
SV CSG Lily Lake 2 LLC	Maple Park, IL	3.4 GWh	16.2 mi
Triton East and West Cogen	River Grove, IL	76.0 MWh	20.8 mi
WestRock (IL)	Aurora, IL	2.0 MWh	4.2 mi
Woodland Landfill Gas Recovery	South Elgin, IL	16.0 GWh	11.7 mi