PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/54044
EIA plant 54044
Chicago · Cook · IL
University of Illinois Cogen Facility
Operated by University of Illinois
Published location
Where is University of Illinois Cogen Facility?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
41.867500, -87.652400
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8,728 MWh |
| 2 | 8,304 MWh |
| 3 | 8,894 MWh |
| 4 | 8,248 MWh |
| 5 | 8,410 MWh |
| 6 | 9,635 MWh |
| 7 | 8,510 MWh |
| 8 | 9,639 MWh |
| 9 | 7,909 MWh |
| 10 | 8,500 MWh |
| 11 | 8,531 MWh |
| 12 | 8,733 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 7.8 | OP |
| CT2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 7.8 | OP |
| CT3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 7.8 | OP |
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | NG | 6.3 | OP |
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | NG | 6.3 | OP |
| RE1 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | NG | 5.5 | OP |
| RE2 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | NG | 5.5 | OP |
| RE3 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | NG | 5.5 | OP |
| GEN3 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | NG | 3.7 | OS |
| GEN4 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | NG | 3.7 | OS |
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EIA plant ID
54044
Sector
Commercial CHP
Water source
City of Chicago Water
Data edition
2024-final