Where is IMEA Highland?

In Madison 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 IMEA Highland?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns IMEA Highland?

EIA-860M names City of Highland - (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 IMEA Highland LLC?

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

Is IMEA Highland still running?

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

IMEA Highland

IMEA Highland is a 4 MW oil-fired power plant in Madison County, Illinois, operated by City of Highland - (IL). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 1996.

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: 2
In service: 1996
EIA plant ID: 56114

Where it is

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County: Madison County, Illinois
Coordinates: 38.7417, -89.6847
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Highland - (IL)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant City of Highland - (IL) reports to EIA →

IMEA Highland: FAQ

Where is IMEA Highland?: In Madison 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 IMEA Highland?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns IMEA Highland?: EIA-860M names City of Highland - (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 IMEA Highland LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Highland - (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 "IMEA Highland LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is IMEA Highland still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.