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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSSears Hydroelectric Plant
Sears Hydroelectric Plant is a 1.4 MW retired hydroelectric plant in Rock Island County, Illinois, operated by City of Rock Island.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingNov 1985 (completed)
- ClosedMar 2021 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.4 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.4 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.3 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 0.3 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- City of Rock Island
- Location
- Rock Island County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 1.4 MW
- First unit online
- Nov 1985
- EIA plant ID
- 56978
Location
41.4614, -90.5803
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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