Explore the largest coal power plants in Illinois and see all the utility-scale coal projects in Illinois on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of coal power plants in Illinois. Each month, we track coal projects and update our list of the largest coal power plants in Illinois.
As of May 2026, there are 9 utility-scale coal power plants in Illinois, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 7,415 MW.
Total Coal Power Plants
9
Total Capacity
7,415 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of coal power plants in Illinois. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,786 MW
Year Operational: December 1975
Location: Tazewell, Illinois
1,766 MW
Year Operational: November 2012
Location: St Clair, Illinois
1,319 MW
Year Operational: June 1968
Location: Christian, Illinois
1,260 MW
Year Operational: March 1973
Location: Randolph, Illinois
617 MW
Year Operational: November 1977
Location: Jasper, Illinois
335 MW
Year Operational: April 2005
Location: Macon, Illinois
230 MW
Year Operational: May 2009
Location: Sangamon, Illinois
99 MW
Year Operational: September 1963
Location: Williamson, Illinois
4 MW
Year Operational: June 1998
Location: Jackson, Illinois
1,766 MW
Year Operational: November 2012
Location: St Clair, Illinois
230 MW
Year Operational: May 2009
Location: Sangamon, Illinois
335 MW
Year Operational: April 2005
Location: Macon, Illinois
4 MW
Year Operational: June 1998
Location: Jackson, Illinois
617 MW
Year Operational: November 1977
Location: Jasper, Illinois
1,786 MW
Year Operational: December 1975
Location: Tazewell, Illinois
1,260 MW
Year Operational: March 1973
Location: Randolph, Illinois
1,319 MW
Year Operational: June 1968
Location: Christian, Illinois
99 MW
Year Operational: September 1963
Location: Williamson, Illinois
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