Nelson Energy Center
1311 Nelson Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071Plant Summary Information
Nelson Energy Center is ranked #12 out of 326 power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nelson Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 605.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Nelson Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Invenergy Services LLC |
| Location | Lee County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #403 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #246 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 326 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 72 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nelson Energy Center
Nelson Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nelson Energy Center (55183) |
| Plant Address | 1311 Nelson Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071 |
| Utility | Invenergy Services LLC (49893) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.77444, -89.60722 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2015 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 TWh |
| 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 Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Rock River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NATURAL GAS PL CO OF AMERICA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating May 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NELSON SVC 138 KV |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TSS 155 NELSON |
| Nameplate Capacity | 181.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CT2 Details Operating May 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NELSON SVC 138 KV |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TSS 155 NELSON |
| Nameplate Capacity | 179.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating May 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NELSON SVC 138 KV |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TSS 155 NELSON |
| Nameplate Capacity | 133.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 128 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator ST2 Details Operating May 2015
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NELSON SVC 138 KV |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TSS 155 NELSON |
| Nameplate Capacity | 133.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 128 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Nelson Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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