Where is Triton East and West Cogen?

In Cook 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 Triton East and West Cogen?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Triton East and West Cogen?

EIA-860M names Triton College 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 Triton East and West Cogen LLC?

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

Is Triton East and West Cogen still running?

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

Triton East and West Cogen

Triton East and West Cogen is a 4 MW natural gas power plant in Cook County, Illinois, operated by Triton College. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1998 and 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: 3.6 MW; 3.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1998–2015
EIA plant ID: 58375

Where it is

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County: Cook County, Illinois
Coordinates: 41.9169, -87.8456
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Triton College
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

Every plant Triton College reports to EIA →

Triton East and West Cogen: FAQ

Where is Triton East and West Cogen?: In Cook 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 Triton East and West Cogen?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Triton East and West Cogen?: EIA-860M names Triton College 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 Triton East and West Cogen LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Triton College 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 "Triton East and West Cogen LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Triton East and West Cogen still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.