East Chicago
329 East Columbus Dr., East Chicago, IN 46312Plant Summary Information
East Chicago is ranked #91 out of 125 solar farms in Indiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
East Chicago generated 703.0 MWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | East Chicago |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Altus Power America Management, LLC |
| Location | Lake County, IN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2013 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,277 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,224 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #179 out of 218 Indiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #91 out of 125 Indiana Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Lake County Solar LLC (2013 to 2021) Altus Power America Management, LLC (2022 to 2025) |
Map of East Chicago
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for East Chicago.
Monthly Net Generation for East Chicago
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for East Chicago
East Chicago Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | East Chicago (59018) |
| Plant Address | 329 East Columbus Dr., East Chicago, IN 46312 |
| Utility | Altus Power America Management, LLC (60281) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.63222, -87.46917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2013 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 2.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 13-492-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co (13756) IN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
East Chicago Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Solar.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5214 | Park Meridian #1 | Riverside, CA | 2.6 GWh |
| #5215 | Walton 2 Solar Facility | Walton, KY | 2.6 GWh |
| #5216 | Pearl II | Batavia, NY | 2.6 GWh |
| #5217 | CCBC-Catonsville | Catonsville, MD | 2.6 GWh |
| #5218 | UMES (MD) - Princess Anne | Princess Anne, MD | 2.6 GWh |
| #5219 | Google Moffett Park Solar Project | Sunnyvale, CA | 2.5 GWh |
| #5220 | Acushnet-Braley Road 1 | Freetown, MA | 2.6 GWh |
| #5221 | Windsor Floating Solar | Windsor, CA | 2.6 GWh |
| #5222 | Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Solar | Watertown, NY | 2.6 GWh |
| #5223 | Clif Bar Bakery of Twin Falls | Twin Falls, ID | 2.6 GWh |
| #5225 | Citizens Agawam Landfill Solar | Agawam, MA | 2.6 GWh |
| #5226 | KP South Sacramento Hospital Solar | Sacramento, CA | 2.6 GWh |
| #5227 | Call Farms 3 | Batavia, NY | 2.5 GWh |
| #5228 | West Bridgewater AB CSG | West Bridgewater, MA | 2.5 GWh |
| #5229 | Township of Monroe - Williamstown MS | Williamstown, NJ | 2.5 GWh |
| #5230 | White Marsh Solar | White Marsh, MD | 2.5 GWh |
| #5231 | DG AMP Solar Piqua Staunton | Piqua, OH | 2.5 GWh |
| #5232 | SR Marion, LLC | Dunlap, TN | 2.5 GWh |
| #5233 | Oberlin Spear Point Solar One | Oberlin, OH | 2.5 GWh |
| #5234 | Easton Landfill | Easton, MA | 2.5 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding East Chicago.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Energy Team LLC | Chicago, IL | 7.6 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| CID Gas Recovery | Calumet City, IL | 13.3 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Exelon Solar Chicago | Chicago, IL | 9.4 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Expander Turbine | East Chicago, IN | 83.7 GWh | 4.3 mi |
| Gary Works | Gary, IN | 994.9 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Gooseberry Solar, LLC | Ford Heights, IL | 3.7 GWh | 9.4 mi |
| Griffith | Griffith, IN | 2.6 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Heat Recovery Coke Facility | East Chicago, IN | 414.7 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Hobart Solar, LLC | Hobart, IN | 49.0 MWh | 10.9 mi |
| Indiana Harbor E 5 AC Station | East Chicago, IN | 648.8 GWh | 4.4 mi |
| Indiana Harbor West | East Chicago, IN | 207.8 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| Lincoln Solar | Merrillville, IN | 1.8 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Munster Landfill Gas-to-Energy | Munster, IN | 3.7 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | 41.2 MWh | 12.4 mi |
| North Cottage Grove Solar 1, LLC | Chicago Heights, IL | 4.1 GWh | 10 mi |
| Portage Solar | Valparaiso, IN | 1.8 GWh | 16.9 mi |
| Portside Energy | Portage, IN | 262.4 GWh | 15.3 mi |
| Torrence Ave Solar 1 LLC | Chicago Heights, IL | 4.6 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| Whiting Clean Energy | Whiting, IN | 2.6 TWh | 2.9 mi |
| Whiting Refinery | Whiting, IN | 327.8 GWh | 2.7 mi |