MPEA Energy Center

MPEA Energy Center is a 6 MW oil-fired power plant in Cook County, Illinois, operated by Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Auth. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 2010.

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
6 MW
6 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
2010
EIA plant ID
55067

Where it is

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County
Cook County, Illinois
Coordinates
41.8527, -87.6185
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Auth
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Standby/Backup

Every plant Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Auth reports to EIA →

MPEA Energy Center: FAQ

Where is MPEA Energy Center?
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 MPEA Energy Center?
6 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns MPEA Energy Center?
EIA-860M names Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Auth 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 MPEA Energy Center LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Auth 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 "MPEA 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 MPEA Energy Center still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.