Where is North Chicago Energy Center?

In Lake 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 North Chicago Energy Center?

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

Who owns North Chicago Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Energy Systems Group 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 North Chicago Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Energy Systems Group 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 "North Chicago 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 North Chicago Energy Center still running?

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

North Chicago Energy Center

North Chicago Energy Center is a 12 MW natural gas power plant in Lake County, Illinois, operated by Energy Systems Group LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 2003 and 2005.

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: 12.4 MW; 12.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2003–2005
EIA plant ID: 58328

Where it is

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County: Lake County, Illinois
Coordinates: 42.3064, -87.8519
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

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

Every plant Energy Systems Group LLC reports to EIA →

North Chicago Energy Center: FAQ

Where is North Chicago Energy Center?: In Lake 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 North Chicago Energy Center?: 12 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns North Chicago Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Energy Systems Group 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 North Chicago Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Energy Systems Group 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 "North Chicago 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 North Chicago Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.