Where is Baldwin Energy Complex?

In Randolph 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 Baldwin Energy Complex?

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

Who owns Baldwin Energy Complex?

EIA-860M names Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc 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 Baldwin Energy Complex LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc 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 "Baldwin Energy Complex LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Baldwin Energy Complex still running?

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

Baldwin Energy Complex

Baldwin Energy Complex is a 1 GW coal power plant in Randolph County, Illinois, operated by Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1970 and 1973.

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: 1,259.6 MW; 1,157 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1970–1973
EIA plant ID: 889

Where it is

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County: Randolph County, Illinois
Coordinates: 38.205, -89.8544
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal
Status: Operating

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Baldwin Energy Complex: FAQ

Where is Baldwin Energy Complex?: In Randolph 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 Baldwin Energy Complex?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Baldwin Energy Complex?: EIA-860M names Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc 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 Baldwin Energy Complex LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc 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 "Baldwin Energy Complex LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Baldwin Energy Complex still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.