Newton
6725 N. 500th, Newton, IL 62448Plant Summary Information
Newton is ranked #41 out of 125 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Newton is comprised of 1 generator and generated 935.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Newton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Illinois Power Generating Co |
| Location | Jasper County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1977 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 45.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #314 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 125 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 371 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 5 Illinois Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Newton
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Newton
Newton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Newton (6017) |
| Plant Address | 6725 N. 500th, Newton, IL 62448 |
| Utility | Illinois Power Generating Co (520) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.9361, -88.2781 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.9% |
| 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Laws Creek, Sandy Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating November 1977
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.NEWTON21 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.NEWTON21 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 617.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 595 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 615 MW |
| Minimum Load | 200 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1977 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Newton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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