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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSUpper Sterling
Upper Sterling is a 2.2 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Whiteside County, Illinois, operated by City of Rock Falls - (IL).
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.1 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.1 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- City of Rock Falls - (IL)
- Location
- Whiteside County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 2.2 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 1988
- EIA plant ID
- 7474
Location
41.7871, -89.6775
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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