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GAS POWER PLANTSRaccoon Creek Energy Center
Raccoon Creek Energy Center is a 456 MW operating gas power plant in Clay County, Illinois, operated by Union Electric Co - (MO).
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT01 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 114 MW | |
| CT02 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 114 MW | |
| CT03 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 114 MW | |
| CT04 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 114 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Union Electric Co - (MO)
- Location
- Clay County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 456 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 2002
- EIA plant ID
- 55417
Location
38.6996, -88.5392
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem