University Park South is a natural gas-fired power facility with 353.4 MW of EIA-reported nameplate capacity in Will County, Illinois, registered as EIA Plant ID 55250. The facility interconnects at COMED.

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Reported capacity: 353.4 MW
EIA-reported nameplate capacity; other nameplate and seasonal ratings may differ.
Technology: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Primary generation technology.
Registry anchor: Plant 55250
Will County · PJM
Operating status: Operating

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Units and generators

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

Generator	Capacity	Technology	Operation	Status
UPG1	58.9 MW 50 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jun 2001	Operating
UPG2	58.9 MW 50 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jun 2001	Operating
UPG3	58.9 MW 50 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jun 2001	Operating
UPG4	58.9 MW 50 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jun 2001	Operating
UPG5	58.9 MW 50 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jun 2001	Operating
UPG6	58.9 MW 50 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jul 2001	Operating

Commercial, land, and environmental record

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Land and environmental record

Design Average Wastewater Flow

2000

0.079

Wastewater table reports University Park Energy's design average flow as 0.079 MGD.

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Design Maximum Wastewater Flow

2000

0.165

Wastewater table reports University Park Energy's design maximum flow as 0.165 MGD.

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Environmental Facility Identifier

2000

197899AAB

Illinois environmental records identify 197899AAB as the facility identifier for University Park Energy LLC in Will County.

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Hazardous Waste Generation

2008

7.425

Illinois EPA 2008 hazardous-waste report lists University Park Energy LLC at 2635 Dralle Road as generator record 1978995045 / ILR000152595, with 7.425 tons of waste coded W119.

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Illinois Air Construction Permit

May 1, 2000

99120020

Illinois environmental-permit table lists University Park Energy LLC, facility ID 197899AAB, with construction-permit receipt dated December 6, 1999 and issuance dated May 1, 2000; facility was described as permitted and being built.

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Timeline and sources

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Project timeline

May 15, 2001
May 15, 2001
Initial Commercial ActivityFederal Reg...
University Park Energy requested that a short-term power purchase agreement with Exelon Generating Company become effective on May 15, 2001.
Jun 2001
Jun 2001
Generators enter operationEIA-860
EIA-860 lists generator UPG1, generator UPG2, generator UPG3, generator UPG4, generator UPG5 with this operating date.
Jul 2001
Jul 2001
Generator enters operationEIA-860
EIA-860 lists generator UPG6 with this operating date.
Apr 6, 2011
Apr 6, 2011
Sale to LS PowerLS Power De...
LS Power Development acquired University Park Energy from Tenaska Capital Management in an add-on acquisition.
Jun 13, 2011
Jun 13, 2011
Senior-secured project portfolio financingGE Energy F...
GE Energy Financial Services announced a $73 million senior-secured credit facility for three LS Power merchant plants, including University Park South.
Dec 9, 2015
Dec 9, 2015
Portfolio RefinancingLS Power Co...
LS Power completed a refinancing of University Park North, University Park South, and Riverside with a $550 million seven-year term loan and a $10 million revolving facility.

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PublisherReferenceType

U.S. Energy Information AdministrationEIA-860 generator inventoryFederal registry

U.S. Energy Information AdministrationEIA-923 generation filingsFederal filing

lspower.comLS Power: Homeother

Common questions about University Park South

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How big is University Park South?

University Park South has a reported capacity of 353.4 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.

What kind of plant is University Park South?

University Park South is a Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine facility in Will County, IL, participating in the PJM market.

Where is University Park South located?

University Park South is in Will County, IL, inside the PJM balancing area.

Who operates University Park South?

University Park South is operated by University Park Energy LLC according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.

How much electricity does University Park South generate?

University Park South reported 70 GWh over the twelve months to 2024-12. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.

How does University Park South compare to other plants?

By capacity, University Park South ranks #152 of 825 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #16 of 37 in IL.

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