North Chicago Energy Center

3001 Greenbay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064

Plant Summary Information

North Chicago Energy Center is ranked #33 out of 72 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

North Chicago Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	North Chicago Energy Center
Utility Name	Energy Systems Group LLC
Location	Lake County, IL
Initial Operation Date	October 2003
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	36.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	512.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,395 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,224 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #111 out of 333 Illinois Power Plants
Ranked #33 out of 72 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	North Chicago Energy Center (58328)
Plant Address	3001 Greenbay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
Utility	Energy Systems Group LLC (58303)
Latitude, Longitude	42.30639, -87.85194
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2012 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	October 2003
Annual Generation	36.0 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	3153000
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	Hospitals (622)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL
Grid Voltage	4.16 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	NORTH SHORE GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	5.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	5.2 MW
Winter Capacity	5 MW
Minimum Load	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	7.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	7.1 MW
Winter Capacity	6.5 MW
Minimum Load	3.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2005

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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago	30.N. LaSalle Street 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602	Generator GT1	100.00%
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago	30.N. LaSalle Street 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602	Generator GT2	100.00%

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