TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid

TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid is a 2 MW natural gas power plant in Champaign County, Illinois, operated by Ameren Illinois. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2017.

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
1.5 MW
1.5 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
2017
EIA plant ID
61990

Where it is

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County
Champaign County, Illinois
Coordinates
40.0898, -88.2436
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Ameren Illinois
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Batteries, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Onshore Wind Turbine, Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 1 MW, Battery 0 MW, Solar 0 MW, Wind 0 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid: FAQ

Where is TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid?
In Champaign 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 TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid?
EIA-860M names Ameren Illinois 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 TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Ameren Illinois 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 "TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is TAC-Distributed Energy Resource Hybrid still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.