Where is Farmer City?

In DeWitt 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 Farmer City?

11 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Farmer City?

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

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

Is Farmer City still running?

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

Farmer City

Farmer City is a 11 MW oil-fired power plant in DeWitt County, Illinois, operated by City of Farmer City - (IL). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1951 and 2012.

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: 11.3 MW; 9.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1951–2012
EIA plant ID: 941

Where it is

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County: DeWitt County, Illinois
Coordinates: 40.2461, -88.6388
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Farmer City - (IL)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup (3) · Operating (2) · Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 6 MW, Natural gas 5 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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

Farmer City: FAQ

Where is Farmer City?: In DeWitt 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 Farmer City?: 11 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Farmer City?: EIA-860M names City of Farmer City - (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 Farmer City LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Farmer City - (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 "Farmer City LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Farmer City still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.