Dairyland Power Cooperative Acquires Natural Gas Facilities in Illinois

Dairyland Power Cooperative has acquired two natural gas-fired power plants in Illinois—Elgin Energy Center and Rocky Road facility— to enhance energy reliability and sustainability and support its transition to a lower-carbon future. These investments align with Dairyland’s broader efforts, including retiring nearly 600 MW of coal generation, expanding renewable energy projects, and investing in critical transmission upgrades to improve grid resiliency.

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