Beecher Gas Recovery

Beecher Gas Recovery is a 3 MW biomass power plant in Will County, Illinois, operated by Will County Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 2006 and 2008.

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
3.3 MW
3.3 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
2006–2008
EIA plant ID
56419

Where it is

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County
Will County, Illinois
Coordinates
41.3811, -87.6375
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Will County Energy LLC
Primary energy source
Biomass
Technologies
Landfill Gas
Status
Operating

Every plant Will County Energy LLC reports to EIA →

Beecher Gas Recovery: FAQ

Where is Beecher Gas Recovery?
In Will 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 Beecher Gas Recovery?
3 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Beecher Gas Recovery?
EIA-860M names Will County 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 Beecher Gas Recovery LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Will County 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 "Beecher 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 Beecher Gas Recovery still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.