Summary of Electricity Activity in Lake County, IL
Summary of Lake County, IL Generation
Lake County, IL is ranked #1,054 out of 2,153 U.S. counties nationwide and #37 out of 78 Illinois counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 398.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 4.8 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Power Plants | 8 |
| Companies on File | 8 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Lake County, IL
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Annual Net Generation From all power
398.2 GWh
National Rank in Terms of all Net Electricity Generation
#1,054 /2,153 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of all Net Electricity Generation
#37 /78 Illinois Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Lake County, IL
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | #9 / 31 | #396 / 927 | 398.96 GWh | 4.81 M MMBtu |
| All | #37 / 78 | #1054 / 2153 | 398.22 GWh | 4.84 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Lake County, IL
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Energy Center | Zion Energy LLC | 363.6 GWh | 4.3 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
| North Chicago Energy Center | Energy Systems Group LLC | 36.0 GWh | 512.8 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Lake Forest Hospital Central Energy Plan | Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | 313.0 MWh | 3.7 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Waukegan | Midwest Generations EME LLC | -1.7 GWh | 17.4 k MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Great Lakes Central Power Plant | NAVFAC Midlant PWD Great Lakes | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Mas Countryside RNG, LLC | Mas Countryside RNG, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Yeoman Creek | BQ Energy Development | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Zion Landfill Gas to Energy Facility | Energy Developments, Inc d/b/a EDL | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #979 | Cook County | 471.3 GWh | 77 |
| #982 | DuPage County | 469.1 GWh | 25 |
| #1539 | Kane County | 69.8 GWh | 14 |
| #261 | Kendall County | 5.3 TWh | 3 |
| #1166 | Kenosha County | 281.4 GWh | 5 |
| #1692 | McHenry County | 33.9 GWh | 19 |
| #88 | Milwaukee County | 11.0 TWh | 11 |
| #1451 | Racine County | 100.6 GWh | 5 |
| #1994 | Walworth County | 4.0 GWh | 3 |
| #13 | Will County | 27.2 TWh | 40 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Lake County, IL
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #210 | Lake Forest, IL | 313.0 MWh | 1 |
| #94 | North Chicago, IL | 36.0 GWh | 2 |
| #52 | Zion, IL | 363.6 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2024