Upper Sterling
811 East 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071Plant Summary Information
Upper Sterling is ranked #5 out of 6 hydroelectric power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Upper Sterling is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Upper Sterling |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Rock Falls - (IL) |
| Location | Whiteside County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 9.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 35.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,161 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #989 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #136 out of 319 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 6 Illinois Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Upper Sterling
Upper Sterling Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Upper Sterling (7474) |
| Plant Address | 811 East 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 |
| Utility | City of Rock Falls - (IL) (16198) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.78712, -89.67753 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 9.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Rock Falls - (IL) (16198) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PJM/ComEd.ROCKFALLS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PJM/ComEd.ROCKFALLS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PJM/ComEd.ROCKFALLS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PJM/ComEd.ROCKFALLS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Upper Sterling Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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