In Randolph 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.

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

EIA-860M names City of Red Bud - (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 Red Bud LLC?

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

Is Red Bud still running?

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

Red Bud

Red Bud is a 15 MW oil-fired power plant in Randolph County, Illinois, operated by City of Red Bud - (IL). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1959 and 2002.

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: 15 MW; 14.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1959–2002
EIA plant ID: 959

Where it is

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County: Randolph County, Illinois
Coordinates: 38.2165, -89.9992
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Red Bud - (IL)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (5) · Standby/Backup (1)

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

Red Bud: FAQ

Where is Red Bud?: In Randolph 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 Red Bud?: 15 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Red Bud?: EIA-860M names City of Red Bud - (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 Red Bud LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Red Bud - (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 "Red Bud LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Red Bud still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.