Power Plant in Cook County, Illinois

Power plants within a county may be operated by federal agencies, state authorities, municipal utilities, or rural electric cooperatives, all contributing to the local energy supply through the regional grid. There are 50 Power Plant locations in Cook County, Illinois.

Residents of Cook County should identify which utility operates their electricity service, as power is often generated at one location and distributed by a separate utility. Rural county residents may be served by a rural electric cooperative rather than a municipal or investor-owned utility.

Residents of Cook County can contact their local utility or the state public utility commission to learn about electricity rates, renewable energy options, energy assistance programs, and environmental compliance data related to power generation facilities in the county. Public records on facility permits and environmental impact are also available through state environmental agencies.

You may also find Power Plant locations in neighboring counties including Cook.