Zion Energy Center
5701 Ninth Street, Zion, IL 60099Plant Summary Information
Zion Energy Center is ranked #9 out of 65 natural gas power plants in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Zion Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 83.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Zion Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Zion Energy LLC |
| Location | Lake County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 363.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,649 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #612 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #58 out of 348 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 65 Illinois Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Zion Energy Center
Zion Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Zion Energy Center (55392) |
| Plant Address | 5701 Ninth Street, Zion, IL 60099 |
| Utility | Zion Energy LLC (21191) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.4776, -87.895 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 363.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 02-1319-000 |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NATURAL GAS PL CO OF AMERICA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 161 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 152 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 165 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 152 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 175 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 162 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 152 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 165 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 152 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 175 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator CTG3 Details Operating June 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 155 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 176 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 152 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 165 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 152 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 175 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Zion Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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