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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 51.1 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.

Plant NameAurora
Utility NameAurora Generation LLC
LocationDuPage County, IL
Initial Operation DateMay 2001
Last Update Jan 2025
Annual Generation 348.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 4.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,691 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #618 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #60 out of 329 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 NameAurora (55279)
Plant Address2909 North Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504
UtilityAurora Generation LLC (60503)
Latitude, Longitude41.8151, -88.2265
Generation Dates on FileApr 2001 to Jan 2025
Initial Operation DateMay 2001
Annual Generation 348.1 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number04-77-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceWell
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCommonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV / 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline NotesKinder Morgan NGPL
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator CTG4 Details Operating May 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417781
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417781
Nameplate Capacity180.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity164.2 MW
Winter Capacity195 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG5 Details Operating May 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417763
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417763
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity51.1 MW
Winter Capacity52.8 MW
Minimum Load23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG6 Details Operating May 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417765
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417765
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity51.6 MW
Winter Capacity52.8 MW
Minimum Load23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG8 Details Operating May 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417769
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417769
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity51.6 MW
Winter Capacity53.5 MW
Minimum Load23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG10 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417773
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417773
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity51 MW
Winter Capacity52.3 MW
Minimum Load23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417777
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417777
Nameplate Capacity180.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity164.5 MW
Winter Capacity195.5 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG3 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417779
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417779
Nameplate Capacity180.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity167 MW
Winter Capacity198.3 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG7 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417767
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417767
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity51.8 MW
Winter Capacity53.5 MW
Minimum Load23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG9 Details Operating June 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417771
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417771
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity51.5 MW
Winter Capacity53.8 MW
Minimum Load23 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2002

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation32417775
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data32417775
Nameplate Capacity180.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity167.6 MW
Winter Capacity198 MW
Minimum Load90 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2002
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Aurora Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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