Highland
501 Ninth Street, Highland, IL 62249Plant Summary Information
Highland is ranked #18 out of 41 distillate fuel oil power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Highland is comprised of 5 generators and generated 51.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Highland |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Highland - (IL) |
| Location | Madison County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1967 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 222.5 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,521 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #687 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #441 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 41 Illinois Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Previous Operator |
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Monthly Net Generation for Highland
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Highland Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Highland (946) |
| Plant Address | 501 Ninth Street, Highland, IL 62249 |
| Utility | City of Highland - (IL) (8573) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.7412, -89.6849 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 222.5 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 Highland (8573) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Ameren Illinois |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator IC7 Details Standby August 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | August 1971 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator IC8 Details Standby August 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | August 1971 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator IC1 Details Standby July 1993
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | July 1993 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator IC2 Details Standby July 1993
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | July 1993 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator IC3 Details Standby July 1993
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | July 1993 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Highland Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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