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GAS POWER PLANTSCollins
Collins is a 2,650 MW retired gas power plant in Grundy County, Illinois, operated by Midwest Generations EME LLC.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingMay 1977 (completed)
- ClosedOct 2004 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 545 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 545 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 521 MW | Retired |
| 5 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 521 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 519 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Midwest Generations EME LLC
- Location
- Grundy County, Illinois
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 2,650 MW
- First unit online
- May 1977
- EIA plant ID
- 6025
Location
41.3461, -88.3928
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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