Museum of Science and Industry
5700 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637Plant Summary Information
Museum of Science and Industry is ranked #68 out of 72 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Museum of Science and Industry is comprised of 1 generator and generated 8.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Museum of Science and Industry |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Museum of Science and Industry |
| Location | Cook County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 37.2 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 458 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,730 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,197 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #321 out of 329 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #68 out of 72 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Museum of Science and Industry (58635) |
| Plant Address | 5700 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 |
| Utility | Museum of Science and Industry (58583) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.79056, -87.58278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2022 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 37.2 MWh |
| 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 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator COGEN Details Operating April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Museum of Science and Industry Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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