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.

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

EIA-860M names Village of Winnetka - (IL) 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 Winnetka LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Village of Winnetka - (IL) 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 "Winnetka LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Winnetka still running?

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

Winnetka

Winnetka is a 33 MW natural gas power plant in Cook County, Illinois, operated by Village of Winnetka - (IL). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1948 and 1979.

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: 33.4 MW; 33.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1948–1979
EIA plant ID: 972

Where it is

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County: Cook County, Illinois
Coordinates: 42.1156, -87.731
Balancing authority: PJM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Village of Winnetka - (IL)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (4) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 28 MW, Petroleum 5 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Village of Winnetka - (IL) reports to EIA →

Winnetka: FAQ

Where is Winnetka?: 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 Winnetka?: 33 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Winnetka?: EIA-860M names Village of Winnetka - (IL) 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 Winnetka LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Village of Winnetka - (IL) 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 "Winnetka LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Winnetka still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.