How big is Jackson Generation?

Jackson Generation reports 1,288.6 MW natural gas of operating nameplate capacity. These technology ratings do not establish a common export limit. Source: EIA Sep 2026.

What kind of plant is Jackson Generation?

Jackson Generation is a Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle facility in Will County, IL, participating in the PJM market.

Where is Jackson Generation located?

Jackson Generation is in Will County, IL, inside the PJM balancing area.

Who operates Jackson Generation?

Jackson Generation is operated by Jackson Generation, LLC according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.

How much electricity does Jackson Generation generate?

Jackson Generation reported 6,390.6 GWh over the twelve months to 2026-07. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.

How does Jackson Generation compare to other plants?

By capacity, Jackson Generation ranks #42 of 540 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #2 of 8 in IL.

Jackson Generation — 1,289 MW gas plant, Will County, IL

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Generation and physical site

EIA plant 62926 · Inventory for Sep 2026.

Reported operating nameplate by technology

Natural gas: 1,288.6 MW

Operating generators only. Battery power is in MW; stored energy is in MWh. These ratings do not establish a shared export limit.

Generator records (2)

EIA generator status and nameplate capacity for Jackson Generation, LLC
Generator	Technology	Status	Power (MW)	Energy (MWh)
01	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Operating	644.3	Unknown
02	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle	Operating	644.3	Unknown

Physical map location · OpenStreetMap: 41.44026, -88.11065
Filed location · EIA: 41.43854, -88.11063

Sources and observation dates

Inventory source: EIA-860M workbook (preliminary)
EIA reporting month: Sep 2026
EIA retrieved: Oct 24, 2026
OSM extract: Oct 9, 2026
OSM last mapped edit: Jul 31, 2025
Map prepared: Oct 24, 2026
Field verification: Not reported

Reporting month describes the inventory. Retrieval and map preparation describe processing; an OSM edit does not establish an in-service date.

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Current generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.

Generator	Capacity	Technology	Operation	Status
01	644.3 MW 587 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle CS	May 2022	Operating
02	644.3 MW 598.5 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle CS	May 2022	Operating

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