Where is Lake Gas Recovery?

In Cook 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 Lake Gas Recovery?

6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Lake 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 Lake 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 "Lake 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 Lake Gas Recovery still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Lake Gas Recovery

Lake Gas Recovery is a 6 MW biomass power plant in Cook County, Illinois, operated by WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1993.

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: 1993
EIA plant ID: 50575

Where it is

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County: Cook County, Illinois
Coordinates: 42.1063, -87.8137
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 →

Lake Gas Recovery: FAQ

Where is Lake Gas Recovery?: In Cook 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 Lake Gas Recovery?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lake 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 Lake 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 "Lake 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 Lake Gas Recovery still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.