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GAS POWER PLANTSFreedom Power Project
Freedom Power Project is a 71.0 MW retired gas power plant in Fayette County, Illinois, operated by Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL).
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJun 2000 (completed)
- ClosedMay 2024 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 71 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL)
- Location
- Fayette County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 71.0 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 2000
- EIA plant ID
- 7842
Location
39.1033, -88.8590
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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