Settlers Hill Gas Recovery
Settlers Hill Gas Recovery is a 6 MW biomass power plant in Kane County, Illinois, operated by WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1988 and 1998.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 6 MW
- 5.8 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1988–1998
- EIA plant ID
- 50563
Where it is
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- County
- Kane County, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 41.8719, -88.2877
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC
- Primary energy source
- Biomass
- Technologies
- Landfill Gas
- Status
- Operating
Every plant WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC reports to EIA →
Settlers Hill Gas Recovery: FAQ
- Where is Settlers Hill Gas Recovery?
- In Kane County, Illinois (IL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Settlers Hill Gas Recovery?
- 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Settlers Hill Gas Recovery?
- EIA-860M names WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Settlers Hill Gas Recovery LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Settlers Hill Gas Recovery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Settlers Hill Gas Recovery still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.