Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry is a 2 MW natural gas power plant in Cook County, Illinois, operated by Museum of Science and Industry. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 2003.
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
- 1.7 MW
- 1.7 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2003
- EIA plant ID
- 58635
Where it is
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- County
- Cook County, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 41.7906, -87.5828
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Primary energy source
- Natural gas
- Technologies
- Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
- Status
- Operating
Museum of Science and Industry: FAQ
- Where is Museum of Science and Industry?
- 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 Museum of Science and Industry?
- 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Museum of Science and Industry?
- EIA-860M names Museum of Science and Industry 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 Museum of Science and Industry LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Museum of Science and Industry 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 "Museum of Science and Industry LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Museum of Science and Industry still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.