Farmer City
401 E Allen St, Farmer City, IL 61842Plant Summary Information
Farmer City is ranked #34 out of 41 distillate fuel oil power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Farmer City is comprised of 6 generators and generated 13.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Farmer City |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Farmer City - (IL) |
| Location | De Witt County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1951 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 59.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 627 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,805 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #930 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #466 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 41 Illinois Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Farmer City
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Farmer City Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Farmer City (941) |
| Plant Address | 401 E Allen St, Farmer City, IL 61842 |
| Utility | City of Farmer City - (IL) (6192) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.24611, -88.63876 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 59.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Farmer City - (IL) (6192) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NICOR GAS |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Standby April 1951
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | April 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Standby April 1963
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | April 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby July 1967
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details OA July 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating August 2012
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating August 2012
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Farmer City Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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