This is a list of
electricity-generating power stations in the U.S. state of
Illinois, sorted by type and name. In 2021, Illinois had a total summer capacity of 45,879 MW through all of its power plants. In 2022, Illinois had a net generation of 192,443 GWh. That year, the corresponding electrical energy generation mix was (approximately) 51.4% nuclear, 21.2% coal, 12.6% natural gas, 12% wind, and 1.5% solar.
Illinois generated more energy from its six nuclear power stations than any other U.S. state in 2019.
Legislation in 2016 and 2021 provided state financial incentives which delayed the closure of several plants.
Nuclear plants
Fossil-fuel plants
Coal
Only one of three original units remains in operation as of 2017.
Unit 1 remains operational, as Unit 2 has been shuttered since 2016.
Natural gas
Renewable plants
Data from the
U.S. Energy Information Administration
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and publ ...
serves as a general reference.
Wind
Solar photovoltaic
Hydroelectric
Biomass
Energy storage
Proposed power stations
Closed/Cancelled stations
See also
*
List of power stations in the United States
References
External links
NRG EnergyAmerenEnergy Generating Power PlantsAU Fact sheetDOE EIA Inventory of Electric Utility Power Plants in the United States 2000Dynegy Power Generation FacilityDominion EnergyAnnual Report
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