Winnetka
725 Tower Road, Winnetka, IL 60093Plant Summary Information
Winnetka is ranked #50 out of 64 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Winnetka is comprised of 5 generators and generated 134.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Winnetka |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Village of Winnetka - (IL) |
| Location | Cook County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 50.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,945 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,761 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #351 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 64 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 90.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 9.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Winnetka
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Winnetka Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Winnetka (972) |
| Plant Address | 725 Tower Road, Winnetka, IL 60093 |
| Utility | Village of Winnetka - (IL) (20824) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.11559, -87.73103 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 2.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 90.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 9.7% |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Village of Winnetka - (IL) (20824) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTH SHORE GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1948
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 6.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 6.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 6.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 6.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Out of Service January 1953
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1953 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 9.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 9.4 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 9.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 9.4 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 7 Details Operating January 1960
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 12.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 12.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 12.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 12.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 8 Details Operating January 1979
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1979 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 9 Details Operating January 1979
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1979 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
Winnetka Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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