North Chicago Energy Center

3001 Greenbay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064

Plant Summary Information

North Chicago Energy Center is ranked #33 out of 72 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

North Chicago Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameNorth Chicago Energy Center
Utility NameEnergy Systems Group LLC
LocationLake County, IL
Initial Operation DateOctober 2003
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 36.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 512.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,288 out of 11,825 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,220 out of 2,250 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #105 out of 318 Illinois Power Plants
Ranked #33 out of 72 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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North Chicago Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameNorth Chicago Energy Center (58328)
Plant Address3001 Greenbay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
UtilityEnergy Systems Group LLC (58303)
Latitude, Longitude42.30639, -87.85194
Generation Dates on FileJan 2012 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateOctober 2003
Annual Generation 36.0 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number3153000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeHospitals (622)
Sector Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCommonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL
Grid Voltage 4.16 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)NORTH SHORE GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GT1 Details Operating October 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity5.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity5.2 MW
Winter Capacity5 MW
Minimum Load2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2003
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GT2 Details Operating August 2005

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity7.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity7.1 MW
Winter Capacity6.5 MW
Minimum Load3.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2005
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

North Chicago Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago30.N. LaSalle Street 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602Generator GT1100.00%
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago30.N. LaSalle Street 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602Generator GT2100.00%

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