Northeastern Illinois University Cogen
5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625Plant Summary Information
Northeastern Illinois University Cogen is ranked #62 out of 64 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Northeastern Illinois University Cogen is comprised of 4 generators and generated 2.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Northeastern Illinois University Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northeastern Illinois University |
| Location | Cook County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12 MMBtu |
| Ranked #13,070 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,193 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #482 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 64 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Northeastern Illinois University Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Northeastern Illinois University Cogen (58245) |
| Plant Address | 5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 |
| Utility | Northeastern Illinois University (58220) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.98111, -87.71917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 MWh |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 41.60 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Standby August 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Standby August 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Standby August 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Standby August 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Northeastern Illinois University Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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