Dixon Hydroelectric Dam
201 East River Street, Dixon, IL 61021Plant Summary Information
Dixon Hydroelectric Dam is ranked #4 out of 7 hydroelectric power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dixon Hydroelectric Dam is comprised of 5 generators and generated 2.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Dixon Hydroelectric Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Lee County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 42.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,933 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #910 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #145 out of 367 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 7 Illinois Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operators |
STS Hydropower Ltd (2013 to 2017) STS Hydropower, LLC (2018 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dixon Hydroelectric Dam
Dixon Hydroelectric Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dixon Hydroelectric Dam (54969) |
| Plant Address | 201 East River Street, Dixon, IL 61021 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.84531, -89.48129 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 11.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 05-36-000 |
| 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 | Rock River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Dixon Hydroelectric Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
| STS Hydropower, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 5 | 100.00% |
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