EX-23.1 33 dex231.txt CONSENT OF PACE GLOBAL ENERGY SERVICES, LLC EXHIBIT 23.1 MARKET CONSULTANT AND FUEL CONSULTANT CONSENT (Registration Statement and Prospectus) We consent to the inclusion of (i) our report titled "Power Market Assessment: Mid-America Interconnected Network (MAIN)", dated September 6, 2001 and (ii) our report titled, "Independent Fuel Consultant's Report," dated August 21, 2001 (together, the "Reports"), in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") filed with the Securities Exchange Commission with respect to Elwood Energy LLC's 8.159% Senior Secured Bonds due 2026 (the "Bonds") and the related Debt Service Reserve Guaranties of Dominion Resources, Inc. and Peoples Energy Corporation and in the prospectus relating to such Registration Statement. We also consent to reference to us under the heading "Independent Power Market and Fuel Consultant" and to the filing of this Consent as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. PACE GLOBAL ENERGY SERVICES, LLC By: /s/ Mark A. Peterson ------------------------- Name: Mark A. Peterson Title: Executive Director Dated: January 10, 2002