MPEA Energy Center
2211 S. Martin Luther King Jr, Chicago, IL 60616Plant Summary Information
MPEA Energy Center is ranked #40 out of 41 distillate fuel oil power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
MPEA Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 924.0 kWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | MPEA Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Auth |
| Location | Cook County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1997 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 124 MMBtu |
| Ranked #13,264 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,184 out of 1,239 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #538 out of 542 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 41 Illinois Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for MPEA Energy Center
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for MPEA Energy Center
MPEA Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | MPEA Energy Center (55067) |
| Plant Address | 2211 S. Martin Luther King Jr, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Utility | Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Auth (54704) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.85271, -87.61851 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1997 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Standby March 2010
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | March 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 GEN5 Details Standby March 2010
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | March 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 GEN6 Details Standby March 2010
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | March 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
MPEA Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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