Beecher Gas Recovery
1055 West Goodenow Rd, Beecher, IL 60401Plant Summary Information
Beecher Gas Recovery is ranked #11 out of 11 landfill gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beecher Gas Recovery is comprised of 3 generators and generated 796.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Beecher Gas Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Will County Energy LLC |
| Location | Will County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 39.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,616 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #251 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #332 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 11 Illinois Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Sexton Energy LLC (2013 to 2015) Will County Energy LLC (2016 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Beecher Gas Recovery
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Beecher Gas Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beecher Gas Recovery (56419) |
| Plant Address | 1055 West Goodenow Rd, Beecher, IL 60401 |
| Utility | Will County Energy LLC (60539) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.38109, -87.63754 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2008 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator B1 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator B2 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator B3 Details Operating October 2008
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Beecher Gas Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Street Energy LLC | 26W271 Durfree St., Wheaton, IL 60189 | Generator B1 | 100.00% |
| 31st Street Energy LLC | 26W271 Durfree St., Wheaton, IL 60189 | Generator B2 | 100.00% |
| 31st Street Energy LLC | 26W271 Durfree St., Wheaton, IL 60189 | Generator B3 | 100.00% |
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| #260 | Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II | Petaluma, CA | 1.8 GWh |
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