Lockport Powerhouse
2400 S. Powerhouse Road, Lockport, IL 60441Plant Summary Information
Lockport Powerhouse is ranked #4 out of 7 hydroelectric power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lockport Powerhouse is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Lockport Powerhouse |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metro Wtr Recl Dist Grtr Chi |
| Location | Will County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1999 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 64.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,593 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #788 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #142 out of 367 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 7 Illinois Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lockport Powerhouse
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Lockport Powerhouse Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lockport Powerhouse (10903) |
| Plant Address | 2400 S. Powerhouse Road, Lockport, IL 60441 |
| Utility | Metro Wtr Recl Dist Grtr Chi (3473) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.5697, -88.0789 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 15.5 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 | 05-193-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-2866-008 |
| 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 | Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 6.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1GEN Details OA February 1999
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2GEN Details OA December 2001
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lockport Powerhouse Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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