Princeton (IL)
1 North Main, Princeton, IL 61356Plant Summary Information
Princeton (IL) is ranked #59 out of 65 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Princeton (IL) is comprised of 8 generators and generated 99.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Princeton (IL) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Princeton - (IL) |
| Location | Bureau County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1953 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 434.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,703 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,946 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #326 out of 367 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #59 out of 65 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Princeton (IL)
Princeton (IL) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Princeton (IL) (957) |
| Plant Address | 1 North Main, Princeton, IL 61356 |
| Utility | City of Princeton - (IL) (15388) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.37553, -89.46487 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 434.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Princeton - (IL) (15388) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NICOR GAS |
| Pipeline Notes | Only connected to the LDC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby July 1953
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 2 Details Standby April 1958
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Standby January 1965
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 3 Details Standby August 1965
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Standby July 1971
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 4.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 4.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6 Details Standby August 1971
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 7 Details Standby September 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1976 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 8 Details Standby September 1976
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | AMIL.IP.IMEA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1976 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | DFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 8.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 8.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 8.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 8.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Princeton (IL) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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