Rochelle Energy Center
157 Mulford Rd., Rochelle, IL 61068Plant Summary Information
Rochelle Energy Center is ranked #7 out of 11 landfill gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rochelle Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Rochelle Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Frontier Operation Services |
| Location | Ogle County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 13.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 171.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,849 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #170 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #150 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 11 Illinois Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Rochelle Energy Center LLC (2013 to 2013) ENERGYneering Solutions, Inc (2014 to 2018) Frontier Operation Services (2019 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rochelle Energy Center
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Rochelle Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rochelle Energy Center (58377) |
| Plant Address | 157 Mulford Rd., Rochelle, IL 61068 |
| Utility | Frontier Operation Services (63199) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.92472, -88.99861 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 13.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | Pending |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Rochelle Municipal Utilities (16179) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator REC1 Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator REC2 Details Out of Service December 2011
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator REC3 Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Rochelle Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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