Elgin Energy Center LLC
1559 Gifford Road, Elgin, IL 60120Plant Summary Information
Elgin Energy Center LLC is ranked #15 out of 72 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elgin Energy Center LLC is comprised of 4 generators and generated 62.1 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.
| Plant Name | Elgin Energy Center LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lincoln Operating Services, LLC |
| Location | Cook County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Last Update | Nov 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 216.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,213 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #718 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 318 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 72 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Ameren Energy Medina Valley (2013 to 2013) Mainline Generation LLC (2014 to 2016) Elgin Energy Center LLC (2017 to 2019) Lincoln Operating Services, LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elgin Energy Center LLC
Elgin Energy Center LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elgin Energy Center LLC (55438) |
| Plant Address | 1559 Gifford Road, Elgin, IL 60120 |
| Utility | Lincoln Operating Services, LLC (64030) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.00006, -88.24457 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2002 to Nov 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 216.5 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 | 14,10 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
NATURAL GAS PL CO OF AMERICA LLC HORIZON PIPELINE |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT02 Details Operating October 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 960 ELGI13.5 KV EE-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 960 ELGI13.5 KV EE-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 123.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 92.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 CT03 Details Operating October 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 960 ELGI13.5 KV EE-3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 960 ELGI13.5 KV EE-3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 120.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 CT04 Details Operating November 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 960 ELGI13.5 KV EE-4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 960 ELGI13.5 KV EE-4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 122.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 92.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CT01 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 960 ELGI13.5 KV EE-1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 960 ELGI13.5 KV EE-1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 135 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 122.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Minimum Load | 92.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 |
Elgin Energy Center LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Energy Center, LLC | 200 W. Madison, Suite 3810, Chicago, IL 60606 | Generator CT01 | 100.00% |
| Elgin Energy Center, LLC | 200 W. Madison, Suite 3810, Chicago, IL 60606 | Generator CT02 | 100.00% |
| Elgin Energy Center, LLC | 200 W. Madison, Suite 3810, Chicago, IL 60606 | Generator CT03 | 100.00% |
| Elgin Energy Center, LLC | 200 W. Madison, Suite 3810, Chicago, IL 60606 | Generator CT04 | 100.00% |
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