Charter Dura-Bar
1800 W. Lake Shore Dr., Woodstock, IL 60098Plant Summary Information
Charter Dura-Bar is ranked #46 out of 63 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Charter Dura-Bar is comprised of 6 generators and generated 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Charter Dura-Bar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wells Manufacturing Co |
| Location | McHenry County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 7.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 145.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,944 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,613 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #162 out of 367 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 63 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Wells Manufacturing Co (2013 to 2024) Charter Dura-Bar Inc (2014 to 2014) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Charter Dura-Bar
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Charter Dura-Bar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Charter Dura-Bar (54540) |
| Plant Address | 1800 W. Lake Shore Dr., Woodstock, IL 60098 |
| Utility | Wells Manufacturing Co (20328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.2891, -88.413 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 7.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural 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 | Primary Metal Manufacturing (331) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NICOR GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1A Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| 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 1B Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| 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 2A Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| 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 2B Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| 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 3A Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3B Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Charter Dura-Bar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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