Where is Raccoon Creek Energy Center?

In Clay 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 Raccoon Creek Energy Center?

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

Who owns Raccoon Creek Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Union Electric Co - (MO) 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 Raccoon Creek Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Union Electric Co - (MO) 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 "Raccoon Creek 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 Raccoon Creek Energy Center still running?

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

Raccoon Creek Energy Center

Raccoon Creek Energy Center is a 456 MW natural gas power plant in Clay County, Illinois, operated by Union Electric Co - (MO). EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 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: 456 MW; 300 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 55417

Where it is

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County: Clay County, Illinois
Coordinates: 38.6996, -88.5392
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Union Electric Co - (MO)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Raccoon Creek Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Raccoon Creek Energy Center?: In Clay 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 Raccoon Creek Energy Center?: 456 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Raccoon Creek Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Union Electric Co - (MO) 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 Raccoon Creek Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Union Electric Co - (MO) 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 "Raccoon Creek 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 Raccoon Creek Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.