Powerton

Rt 29 & Manito Rd, Pekin, IL 61554

Plant Summary Information

Powerton is ranked #44 out of 123 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Powerton is comprised of 2 generators and generated 727.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

Plant Name	Powerton
Utility Name	Midwest Generations EME LLC
Location	Tazewell County, IL
Initial Operation Date	September 1972
Last Update	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	3.1 TWh
Annual Consumption	40.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #379 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #44 out of 123 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #14 out of 367 Illinois Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 5 Illinois Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 99.8%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Powerton (879)
Plant Address	Rt 29 & Manito Rd, Pekin, IL 61554
Utility	Midwest Generations EME LLC (12384)
Latitude, Longitude	40.5408, -89.6786
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	September 1972
Annual Generation	3.1 TWh
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 99.8%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	99-224-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Illinois River
Ash Impoundment	Yes Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	Ameren Illinois
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

First Operation Date	September 1972
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Supercritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes

First Operation Date	December 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Supercritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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