Hoffer Plastics
500 N. Collins Street, South Elgin, IL 60177Plant Summary Information
Hoffer Plastics is ranked #52 out of 65 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hoffer Plastics is comprised of 9 generators and generated 704.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Hoffer Plastics |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hoffer Plastics |
| Location | Kane County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,063 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,806 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #288 out of 368 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #52 out of 65 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hoffer Plastics
Hoffer Plastics Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hoffer Plastics (54523) |
| Plant Address | 500 N. Collins Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 |
| Utility | Hoffer Plastics (8705) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.99889, -88.30222 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 34.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NICOR GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN7 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN8 Details Operating April 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN9 Details Operating April 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Hoffer Plastics Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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