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Chicago West Side Energy Center

2079 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

Plant Summary Information

Chicago West Side Energy Center is ranked #40 out of 64 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Chicago West Side Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 4.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant NameChicago West Side Energy Center
Utility NameEnergy Systems Group LLC
LocationCook County, IL
Initial Operation DateOctober 2003
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 17.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 299.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,519 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,427 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #144 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants
Ranked #40 out of 64 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Chicago West Side Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameChicago West Side Energy Center (59794)
Plant Address2079 West Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
UtilityEnergy Systems Group LLC (58303)
Latitude, Longitude41.87075, -87.67838
Generation Dates on FileJan 2014 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateOctober 2003
Annual Generation 17.4 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP CHP (3)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCommonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL
Grid Voltage 15.00 kV / 5.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.5 MW
Winter Capacity3.5 MW
Minimum Load1.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2003
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Chicago West Side Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago30.N. LaSalle Street 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602100.00%

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