Nelson Energy Center
1311 Nelson Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071Plant Summary Information
Nelson Energy Center is ranked #13 out of 348 power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nelson Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 713.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
Plant Name | Nelson Energy Center |
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Utility Name | Invenergy Services LLC |
Location | Lee County, IL |
Initial Operation Date | May 2015 |
Last Update | Dec 2024 |
Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 27.0 M MMBtu |
Ranked #370 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #217 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #13 out of 348 Illinois Power Plants | |
Ranked #4 out of 65 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nelson Energy Center
Nelson Energy Center Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Nelson Energy Center (55183) |
Plant Address | 1311 Nelson Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071 |
Utility | Invenergy Services LLC (49893) |
Latitude, Longitude | 41.77444, -89.60722 |
Generation Dates on File | May 2015 to Dec 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | May 2015 |
Annual Generation | 3.2 TWh |
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 | |
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Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
NERC Region | RFC |
Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Water Source | Rock River |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Pipeline Name | NATURAL GAS PL CO OF AMERICA |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating May 2015
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | BLK1 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NELSON SVC 138 KV |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TSS 155 NELSON |
Nameplate Capacity | 181.9 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
Winter Capacity | 178 MW |
Minimum Load | 105 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 2015 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CT2 Details Operating May 2015
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | BLK2 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NELSON SVC 138 KV |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TSS 155 NELSON |
Nameplate Capacity | 179.4 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 168 MW |
Winter Capacity | 178 MW |
Minimum Load | 105 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 2015 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating May 2015
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | BLK1 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NELSON SVC 138 KV |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TSS 155 NELSON |
Nameplate Capacity | 133.1 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
Winter Capacity | 128 MW |
Minimum Load | 60 MW |
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Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 2015 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator ST2 Details Operating May 2015
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | BLK2 |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Duct Burners | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NELSON SVC 138 KV |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TSS 155 NELSON |
Nameplate Capacity | 133.1 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
Winter Capacity | 128 MW |
Minimum Load | 60 MW |
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Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | May 2015 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Nelson Energy Center Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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