Woodland Landfill Gas Recovery
7 N. 500 Route 25, South Elgin, IL 60177Plant Summary Information
Woodland Landfill Gas Recovery is ranked #8 out of 11 landfill gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Woodland Landfill Gas Recovery is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Woodland Landfill Gas Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC |
| Location | Kane County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 154.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,874 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #173 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #151 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 11 Illinois Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Woodland Landfill Gas Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Woodland Landfill Gas Recovery (54662) |
| Plant Address | 7 N. 500 Route 25, South Elgin, IL 60177 |
| Utility | WM Illinois Renewable Energy LLC (54843) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.981, -88.27452 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 12.9 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 | 91-135-000 |
| 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 | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Out of Service May 1992
| 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 1992 |
| 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 Out of Service May 1992
| 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 1992 |
| 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 Operating May 2010
| 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 | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2010 |
| 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 GEN4 Details Operating May 2010
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2010 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Woodland Landfill Gas Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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