North Chicago Energy Center
3001 Greenbay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064Plant Summary Information
North Chicago Energy Center is ranked #34 out of 65 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 8.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | North Chicago Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Energy Systems Group LLC |
| Location | Lake County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 38.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 531.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,430 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,187 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #120 out of 367 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 65 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Chicago Energy Center
North Chicago Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Chicago Energy Center (58328) |
| Plant Address | 3001 Greenbay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064 |
| Utility | Energy Systems Group LLC (58303) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.30639, -87.85194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 38.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 3153000 |
| 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 | Hospitals (622) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTH SHORE GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating October 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating August 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
North Chicago Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Bank of Chicago | 30.N. LaSalle Street 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602 | Generator GT1 | 100.00% |
| Amalgamated Bank of Chicago | 30.N. LaSalle Street 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602 | Generator GT2 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Reed Road Solar | Lake In The Hills, IL | 2.0 GWh | 24 mi |
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| Triton East and West Cogen | River Grove, IL | 218.0 MWh | 26.9 mi |
| UW Parkside | Kenosha, WI | 3.9 GWh | 23.6 mi |
| Waxdale | Sturtevant, WI | 36.2 GWh | 27.9 mi |
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