Where is Thornridge High School?

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 Thornridge High School?

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

Who owns Thornridge High School?

EIA-860M names Thorton Township School Dist 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 Thornridge High School LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Thorton Township School Dist 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 "Thornridge High School LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Thornridge High School still running?

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

Thornridge High School

Thornridge High School is a 1 MW natural gas power plant in Cook County, Illinois, operated by Thorton Township School Dist. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1996.

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 MW; 1 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1996
EIA plant ID: 55005

Where it is

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County: Cook County, Illinois
Coordinates: 41.6225, -87.5978
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Thorton Township School Dist
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

Every plant Thorton Township School Dist reports to EIA →

Thornridge High School: FAQ

Where is Thornridge High School?: 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 Thornridge High School?: 1 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Thornridge High School?: EIA-860M names Thorton Township School Dist 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 Thornridge High School LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Thorton Township School Dist 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 "Thornridge High School LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Thornridge High School still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.