Baldwin Energy Complex
10901 Baldwin Rd Box146, Baldwin, IL 62217Plant Summary Information
Baldwin Energy Complex is ranked #24 out of 123 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Baldwin Energy Complex is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.4 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Baldwin Energy Complex |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc |
| Location | Randolph County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1970 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 6.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 70.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #167 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 123 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 367 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 Illinois Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Baldwin Energy Complex
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Baldwin Energy Complex Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Baldwin Energy Complex (889) |
| Plant Address | 10901 Baldwin Rd Box146, Baldwin, IL 62217 |
| Utility | Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc (5517) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.205, -89.8544 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1970 |
| Annual Generation | 6.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Baldwin Lake, Kaskaskia River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1970
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.BALDW151 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.BALDW151 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 625.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 576 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 590 MW |
| Minimum Load | 270 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1970 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 1973
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.BALDW152 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.BALDW152 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 634.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 581 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 595 MW |
| Minimum Load | 400 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1973 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Baldwin Energy Complex Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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