University Park South
2635 Dralle Road, University Park, IL 60484Plant Summary Information
University Park South is ranked #16 out of 64 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
University Park South is comprised of 6 generators and generated 37.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | University Park South |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University Park Energy LLC |
| Location | Will County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 151.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,949 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #808 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #95 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 64 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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University Park South Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | University Park South (55250) |
| Plant Address | 2635 Dralle Road, University Park, IL 60484 |
| Utility | University Park Energy LLC (57043) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.44089, -87.75319 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 151.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | ANR PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Pipeline Notes | Direct connection to ANR Pipeline Co. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator UPG1 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP31-1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP31-1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UPG2 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP31-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP31-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UPG3 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP32-1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP32-1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UPG4 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP32-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP32-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UPG5 Details Operating June 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP33-1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP33-1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UPG6 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP33-2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 946 UNIV13.5 KV UP33-2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
University Park South Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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