Tazewell Gas Recovery
3550 E. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611Plant Summary Information
Tazewell Gas Recovery is ranked #10 out of 11 landfill gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Tazewell Gas Recovery is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Tazewell Gas Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC |
| Location | Tazewell County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 158.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,118 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #194 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #156 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 11 Illinois Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Tazewell Gas Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Tazewell Gas Recovery (50721) |
| Plant Address | 3550 E. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611 |
| Utility | WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC (54843) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.6817, -89.5167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 10.7 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 | 88-270-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1989
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zonal |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zonal |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating July 1989
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zonal |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zonal |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Out of Service May 1999
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Zonal |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Zonal |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Tazewell Gas Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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