Alsey
Highway 106 South, Alsey, IL 62694Plant Summary Information
Alsey is ranked #34 out of 67 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alsey is comprised of 6 generators and generated 8.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Alsey |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Prairie Power, Inc |
| Location | Scott County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 34.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 449.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,732 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,220 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #133 out of 542 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 67 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
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Alsey Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alsey (7818) |
| Plant Address | Highway 106 South, Alsey, IL 62694 |
| Utility | Prairie Power, Inc (40307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.56977, -90.43602 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 34.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Prairie Power, Inc (40307) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.ALSEYCTG1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 34.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.ALSEYCTG5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.ALSEYCTG3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 19.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 19.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 19.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 19.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.ALSEYCTG2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 34.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1999
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.ALSEYCTG4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 17.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 17.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 17.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 17.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 6 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.ALSEYCTG6 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 42 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 42 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 45 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 42 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 45 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Alsey Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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