Summary of Electricity Activity in Ford County, IL
Summary of Ford County, IL Generation
Ford County, IL is ranked #668 out of 2,167 U.S. counties nationwide and #23 out of 78 Illinois counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Ford County, IL
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
1.1 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#148 /519 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#8 /26 Illinois Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Ford County, IL
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ford County, IL
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #23 / 78 | #668 / 2167 | 1.19 TWh | 5.33 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #8 / 26 | #148 / 519 | 1.08 TWh | 4.04 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #14 / 31 | #537 / 927 | 109.26 GWh | 1.28 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Ford County, IL
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Creek Wind Project | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | 617.9 GWh | 2.3 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Ford County Wind Farm LLC | Ford Ridge | 460.5 GWh | 1.7 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Gibson City Energy Center LLC | Gibson City Energy Center LLC | 109.3 GWh | 1.3 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #410 | Benton County | 2.9 TWh | 6 |
| #1206 | Champaign County | 281.3 GWh | 12 |
| #130 | De Witt County | 8.9 TWh | 4 |
| #774 | Iroquois County | 816.3 GWh | 4 |
| #858 | Kankakee County | 665.4 GWh | 18 |
| #459 | Livingston County | 2.4 TWh | 13 |
| #395 | McLean County | 3.1 TWh | 15 |
| #768 | Piatt County | 834.0 GWh | 2 |
| #695 | Vermilion County | 1.1 TWh | 10 |
| #659 | Warren County | 1.2 TWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Ford County, IL
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Cabery, IL | 617.9 GWh | 1 |
| #82 | Gibson City, IL | 109.3 GWh | 1 |
| #51 | Paxton, IL | 458.8 GWh | 1 |
| #50 | Sibley, IL | 460.5 GWh | 1 |