Baldwin Energy Complex

10901 Baldwin Rd Box146, Baldwin, IL 62217

Plant Summary Information

Baldwin Energy Complex is ranked #13 out of 132 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Baldwin Energy Complex is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.7 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant Name	Baldwin Energy Complex
Utility Name	Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc
Location	Randolph County, IL
Initial Operation Date	July 1970
Last Update	Sep 2024
Annual Generation	6.4 TWh
Annual Consumption	75.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #150 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #13 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 318 Illinois Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 6 Illinois Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 99.8%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Baldwin Energy Complex (889)
Plant Address	10901 Baldwin Rd Box146, Baldwin, IL 62217
Utility	Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc (5517)
Latitude, Longitude	38.205, -89.8544
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Sep 2024
Initial Operation Date	July 1970
Annual Generation	6.4 TWh
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 99.8%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Baldwin Lake, Kaskaskia River
Ash Impoundment	Yes Not Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	AMIL.BALDW151
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	AMIL.BALDW151
Nameplate Capacity	625.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	576 MW
Winter Capacity	590 MW
Minimum Load	270 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1970

Planned Retirement	December 2025
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Supercritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	AMIL.BALDW152
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	AMIL.BALDW152
Nameplate Capacity	634.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	581 MW
Winter Capacity	595 MW
Minimum Load	400 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 1973

Planned Retirement	December 2025
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Supercritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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

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