Summary of Electricity Activity in DeKalb County, IL
Summary of DeKalb County, IL Generation
DeKalb County, IL is ranked #852 out of 2,165 U.S. counties nationwide and #28 out of 78 Illinois counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 672.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 15 |
| Companies on File | 14 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in DeKalb County, IL
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
632.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#235 /519 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#17 /27 Illinois Counties
Monthly Net Generation for DeKalb County, IL
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for DeKalb County, IL
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #28 / 78 | #852 / 2165 | 672.17 GWh | 2.51 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #17 / 27 | #235 / 519 | 632.16 GWh | 2.37 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #21 / 58 | #603 / 1247 | 41.95 GWh | 147.80 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in DeKalb County, IL
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1927 | Boone County | 8.1 GWh | 3 |
| #909 | DuPage County | 591.2 GWh | 25 |
| #18 | Grundy County | 22.3 TWh | 10 |
| #1567 | Kane County | 71.0 GWh | 14 |
| #248 | Kendall County | 5.5 TWh | 3 |
| #24 | LaSalle County | 19.9 TWh | 23 |
| #238 | Lee County | 5.9 TWh | 12 |
| #1720 | McHenry County | 32.6 GWh | 21 |
| #23 | Ogle County | 19.9 TWh | 12 |
| #1316 | Winnebago County | 188.8 GWh | 23 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in DeKalb County, IL
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #158 | Cortland, IL | 4.3 GWh | 1 |
| #111 | DeKalb, IL | 16.0 GWh | 6 |
| #182 | Maple Park, IL | 3.5 GWh | 1 |
| #130 | Sandwich, IL | 7.6 GWh | 2 |
| #39 | Shabbona, IL | 630.2 GWh | 1 |
| #137 | Somonauk, IL | 7.1 GWh | 2 |
| #176 | Sycamore, IL | 3.7 GWh | 1 |