Where is University Park South?

In Will 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 Park South?

353 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns University Park South?

EIA-860M names University Park Energy 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 University Park South LLC?

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

Is University Park South still running?

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

University Park South

University Park South is a 353 MW natural gas power plant in Will County, Illinois, operated by University Park Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 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: 353.4 MW; 300 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 2001
EIA plant ID: 55250

Where it is

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County: Will County, Illinois
Coordinates: 41.4409, -87.7532
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: University Park Energy LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant University Park Energy LLC reports to EIA →

University Park South: FAQ

Where is University Park South?: In Will 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 Park South?: 353 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns University Park South?: EIA-860M names University Park Energy 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 University Park South LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — University Park Energy 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 "University Park South LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is University Park South still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.