Where is Shelby Energy County?

In Shelby 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 Shelby Energy County?

483 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Shelby Energy County?

EIA-860M names Shelby County Energy Center, 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 Shelby Energy County LLC?

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

Is Shelby Energy County still running?

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

Shelby Energy County

Shelby Energy County is a 483 MW natural gas power plant in Shelby County, Illinois, operated by Shelby County Energy Center, LLC. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2000 and 2001.

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: 483 MW; 336 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 2000–2001
EIA plant ID: 55237

Where it is

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County: Shelby County, Illinois
Coordinates: 39.2794, -88.4772
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Shelby County Energy Center, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Shelby County Energy Center, LLC reports to EIA →

Shelby Energy County: FAQ

Where is Shelby Energy County?: In Shelby 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 Shelby Energy County?: 483 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Shelby Energy County?: EIA-860M names Shelby County Energy Center, 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 Shelby Energy County LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Shelby County Energy Center, 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 "Shelby Energy County LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Shelby Energy County still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.