Where is Nelson Energy Center?

In Lee 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 Nelson Energy Center?

628 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Nelson Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Invenergy Services LLC 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 Nelson Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Invenergy Services LLC 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 "Nelson 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 Nelson Energy Center still running?

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

Nelson Energy Center

Nelson Energy Center is a 628 MW natural gas power plant in Lee County, Illinois, operated by Invenergy Services LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 2015.

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: 627.5 MW; 586 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2015
EIA plant ID: 55183

Where it is

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County: Lee County, Illinois
Coordinates: 41.7744, -89.6072
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Invenergy Services LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Invenergy Services LLC reports to EIA →

Nelson Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Nelson Energy Center?: In Lee 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 Nelson Energy Center?: 628 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Nelson Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Invenergy Services LLC 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 Nelson Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Invenergy Services LLC 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 "Nelson 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 Nelson Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.