Newton
Newton is a 617 MW coal power plant in Jasper County, Illinois, operated by Illinois Power Generating Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 1977.
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
- 617.4 MW
- 595 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1977
- EIA plant ID
- 6017
Where it is
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- County
- Jasper County, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 38.9361, -88.2781
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Illinois Power Generating Co
- Primary energy source
- Coal
- Technologies
- Conventional Steam Coal
- Status
- Operating
Newton: FAQ
- Where is Newton?
- In Jasper 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 Newton?
- 617 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Newton?
- EIA-860M names Illinois Power Generating Co 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 Newton LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Illinois Power Generating Co 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 "Newton LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Newton still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.