University of Illinois Cogen Facility
Natural gas power plant in Cook County, Illinois. 52.5 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 generators, operated by University of Illinois.
Also known as EIA plant 54044
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 52.5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 8 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- April 1993First generator online
- Operator
- University of IllinoisEIA operator ID 19528
- Grid
- PJMBalancing authority PJM
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Cook County, IL41.8675, −87.6524
- EIA plant ID
- 54044EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power University of Illinois Cogen Facility produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
114 GWh
114,066 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
21.7%
2024: 19.8%
January to July 2026
64.0 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
64.0–123.7
GWh a year. Low 2017, high 2021
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 120,139 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 266,379 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 163,924 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 225,716 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 201,795 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 188,206 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 194,942 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 159,063 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 125,737 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 128,464 | 24.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 141,239 | 26.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 121,308 | 23.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 120,189 | 22.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 126,390 | 24.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 104,935 | 20.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 78,998 | 15.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 63,964 | 12.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 116,556 | 22.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 121,546 | 23.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 106,348 | 20.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 123,685 | 23.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 91,737 | 17.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 107,604 | 20.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 104,040 | 19.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 114,066 | 21.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 64,002 | 21.0% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 7.8 | January 2002 |
| CT2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 7.8 | January 2002 |
| CT3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 7.8 | January 2002 |
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 6.3 | April 1993 |
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 6.3 | May 1993 |
| RE1 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 5.5 | January 2002 |
| RE2 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 5.5 | January 2002 |
| RE3 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 5.5 | January 2002 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists University of Illinois as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about University of Illinois Cogen Facility
How much power does University of Illinois Cogen Facility produce?
University of Illinois Cogen Facility reported 114,066 MWh (114 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 21.7% capacity factor on 52.5 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 64.0 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is University of Illinois Cogen Facility?
University of Illinois Cogen Facility is in Cook County, Illinois, at 41.8675, −87.6524. It is in the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing area (PJM).
Who operates University of Illinois Cogen Facility?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists University of Illinois as the operator (EIA operator ID 19528). The operator is not always the owner.
When did University of Illinois Cogen Facility start operating?
Its first generator began operating in April 1993, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page