In McDonough 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.

11 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Bushnell - (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 Bushnell LLC?

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

Is Bushnell still running?

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

Bushnell

Bushnell is a 11 MW oil-fired power plant in McDonough County, Illinois, operated by City of Bushnell - (IL). EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1940 and 2000.

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: 10.8 MW; 10.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 1940–2000
EIA plant ID: 935

Where it is

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County: McDonough County, Illinois
Coordinates: 40.5486, -90.5138
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Bushnell - (IL)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (6) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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

Bushnell: FAQ

Where is Bushnell?: In McDonough 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 Bushnell?: 11 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Bushnell?: EIA-860M names City of Bushnell - (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 Bushnell LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Bushnell - (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 "Bushnell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Bushnell still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.