PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/879
EIA plant 879
Pekin · Tazewell · IL
Powerton
Operated by Midwest Generations EME LLC
Published location
Where is Powerton?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
40.540800, -89.678600
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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 | 348,261 MWh |
| 2 | 27,249 MWh |
| 3 | -8,054 MWh |
| 4 | 21,815 MWh |
| 5 | 117,776 MWh |
| 6 | 418,666 MWh |
| 7 | 318,916 MWh |
| 8 | 562,637 MWh |
| 9 | 117,507 MWh |
| 10 | -5,638 MWh |
| 11 | 2,160 MWh |
| 12 | 299,510 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Conventional Steam Coal | SUB | 892.8 | OP |
| 6 | Conventional Steam Coal | SUB | 892.8 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
879
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Illinois River
Data edition
2024-final