Pearl Station
Route 100 South, Pearl, IL 62361Plant Summary Information
Pearl Station is ranked #33 out of 41 distillate fuel oil power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pearl Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 14.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Pearl Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Prairie Power, Inc |
| Location | Pike County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 64.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,988 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #912 out of 1,239 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #519 out of 542 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 41 Illinois Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pearl Station
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Pearl Station
Pearl Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pearl Station (6238) |
| Plant Address | Route 100 South, Pearl, IL 62361 |
| Utility | Prairie Power, Inc (40307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.44919, -90.61412 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 64.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Illinois River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Prairie Power, Inc (40307) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.PEARLG2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 20.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Pearl Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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