Where is University of Illinois Cogen Facility?

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 University of Illinois Cogen Facility?

60 MW of nameplate capacity across 10 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns University of Illinois Cogen Facility?

EIA-860M names University of Illinois 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 University of Illinois Cogen Facility LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Illinois 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 "University of Illinois Cogen Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is University of Illinois Cogen Facility still running?

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

University of Illinois Cogen Facility

University of Illinois Cogen Facility is a 60 MW natural gas power plant in Cook County, Illinois, operated by University of Illinois. EIA-860M lists 10 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1993 and 2002.

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: 59.9 MW; 55.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 10
In service: 1993–2002
EIA plant ID: 54044

Where it is

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County: Cook County, Illinois
Coordinates: 41.8675, -87.6524
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University of Illinois
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating (8) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (2)

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University of Illinois Cogen Facility: FAQ

Where is University of Illinois Cogen Facility?: 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 University of Illinois Cogen Facility?: 60 MW of nameplate capacity across 10 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns University of Illinois Cogen Facility?: EIA-860M names University of Illinois 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 University of Illinois Cogen Facility LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University of Illinois 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 "University of Illinois Cogen Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is University of Illinois Cogen Facility still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.