Chicago West Side Energy Center
2079 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612Plant Summary Information
Chicago West Side Energy Center is ranked #42 out of 72 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chicago West Side Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Chicago West Side Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Energy Systems Group LLC |
| Location | Cook County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 17.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 300.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,364 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,439 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #134 out of 333 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 72 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chicago West Side Energy Center
Chicago West Side Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chicago West Side Energy Center (59794) |
| Plant Address | 2079 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 |
| Utility | Energy Systems Group LLC (58303) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.87075, -87.67838 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2014 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 17.3 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 15.00 kV / 5.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chicago West Side Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Bank of Chicago | 30.N. LaSalle Street 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertsons at Melrose Park | Melrose Park, IL | 3.0 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Calumet Energy Team LLC | Chicago, IL | 6.2 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| CID Gas Recovery | Calumet City, IL | 14.7 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| ESIL-PFCHICAGO 2, LLC | Chicago, IL | 1.5 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| ESIL-PFCHICAGO 3, LLC | Chicago, IL | 2.3 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Exelon Solar Chicago | Chicago, IL | 11.5 GWh | 13.5 mi |
| Expander Turbine | East Chicago, IN | 84.3 GWh | 18.4 mi |
| FedEx Chicago Solar Facility | Bedford Park, IL | 2.0 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Ingredion Incorporated | Bedford Park, IL | 216.2 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| ITT Cogen Facility | Chicago, IL | 15.7 MWh | 3.6 mi |
| Lake Gas Recovery | Northbrook, IL | 11.8 GWh | 17.7 mi |
| Loyola University Health Plant | Maywood, IL | 3.3 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | 37.2 MWh | 7.4 mi |
| Northeastern Illinois University Cogen | Chicago, IL | 3.9 MWh | 7.9 mi |
| Presence Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital | Chicago, IL | 13.0 MWh | 2.2 mi |
| Triton East and West Cogen | River Grove, IL | 51.0 MWh | 9.2 mi |
| University of Illinois Cogen Facility | Chicago, IL | 103.6 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| Whiting Clean Energy | Whiting, IN | 3.0 TWh | 17.1 mi |
| Whiting Refinery | Whiting, IN | 445.2 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| Winnetka | Winnetka, IL | 3.8 GWh | 17.1 mi |