Where is Rochelle Energy Center?

In Ogle 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 Rochelle Energy Center?

5 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Rochelle Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Frontier Operation Services 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 Rochelle Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Frontier Operation Services 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 "Rochelle Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Rochelle Energy Center still running?

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

Rochelle Energy Center

Rochelle Energy Center is a 5 MW biomass power plant in Ogle County, Illinois, operated by Frontier Operation Services. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 2011.

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: 4.8 MW; 4.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2011
EIA plant ID: 58377

Where it is

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County: Ogle County, Illinois
Coordinates: 41.9247, -88.9986
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Frontier Operation Services
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Landfill Gas
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

Every plant Frontier Operation Services reports to EIA →

Rochelle Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Rochelle Energy Center?: In Ogle 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 Rochelle Energy Center?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rochelle Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Frontier Operation Services 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 Rochelle Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Frontier Operation Services 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 "Rochelle Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rochelle Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.