Summary of Electricity Activity in Jackson County, IL
Summary of Jackson County, IL Generation
Jackson County, IL is ranked #1,924 out of 2,166 U.S. counties nationwide and #64 out of 78 Illinois counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 8.6 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 966.9 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Jackson County, IL
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Annual Net Generation From bituminous coal power
8.6 GWh
National Rank in Terms of bituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#92 /109 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of bituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#5 /6 Illinois Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Jackson County, IL
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Jackson County, IL
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #64 / 78 | #1924 / 2166 | 8.65 GWh | 966.94 k MMBtu |
| Bituminous Coal | #5 / 6 | #92 / 109 | 8.65 GWh | 966.94 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Jackson County, IL
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIUC | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | 8.6 GWh | 966.9 k MMBtu | Bituminous Coal |
| Grand Tower Energy Center LLC | Mainline Generation LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2079 | Cape Girardeau County | 1.8 GWh | 4 |
| #2018 | Franklin County | 3.8 GWh | 1 |
| #1997 | Jefferson County | 4.3 GWh | 1 |
| #2111 | Monroe County | 491.0 MWh | 2 |
| #1079 | Perry County | 407.0 GWh | 3 |
| #221 | Randolph County | 6.3 TWh | 6 |
| #1090 | Saline County | 391.2 GWh | 2 |
| #616 | Scott County | 1.4 TWh | 5 |
| #73 | St. Clair County | 12.4 TWh | 9 |
| #785 | Williamson County | 800.8 GWh | 8 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Jackson County, IL
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #129 | Carbondale, IL | 8.6 GWh | 1 |