How big is Zion Energy Center?

Zion Energy Center has a reported capacity of 596.7 MW. Source: EIA Form 860.

What kind of plant is Zion Energy Center?

Zion Energy Center is a Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine facility in Lake County, IL, participating in the PJM market.

Where is Zion Energy Center located?

Zion Energy Center is in Lake County, IL, inside the PJM balancing area.

Who operates Zion Energy Center?

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

How much electricity does Zion Energy Center generate?

Zion Energy Center reported 363.6 GWh over the twelve months to 2024-12. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.

Where does Zion Energy Center connect to the grid?

Zion Energy Center interconnects at Zion Energy Center Substation, on the Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) system.

How does Zion Energy Center compare to other plants?

By capacity, Zion Energy Center ranks #65 of 825 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #7 of 37 in IL.

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Natural Gas Fired Combustion TurbinePJM · Lake County

Zion Energy Center

Constellation Energy Corporation · Lake County · PJM

Zion Energy Center is a natural gas-fired power facility with 596.7 MW of EIA-reported nameplate capacity in Lake County, Illinois, registered as EIA Plant ID 55392. Zion Energy LLC owns and operates the plant. It operates in the PJM market as a dual-fuel peaking facility.

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Reported capacity: 596.7 MW
EIA-reported nameplate capacity; other nameplate and seasonal ratings may differ.
Technology: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Primary generation technology.
Registry anchor: Plant 55392
Zion Energy LLC · Lake County · PJM
Operating status: Operating

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Generator	Capacity	Technology	Operation	Status
CTG1	198.9 MW 161 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jun 2002	Operating
CTG2	198.9 MW 162 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jun 2002	Operating
CTG3	198.9 MW 155 MW summer	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine Natural Gas · GT	Jun 2003	Operating

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