Columbia (WI)
W8375 Murray Rd, Pardeville, WI 53954Plant Summary Information
Columbia (WI) is ranked #30 out of 132 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Columbia (WI) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.4 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Columbia (WI) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Power & Light Co |
| Location | Columbia County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 51.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #264 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 216 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 7 Wisconsin Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Columbia (WI)
Columbia (WI) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Columbia (WI) (8023) |
| Plant Address | W8375 Murray Rd, Pardeville, WI 53954 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Power & Light Co (20856) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.4864, -89.4203 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 4.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wisconsin River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1975
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTE.COLUMBIA1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTE.COLUMBIA1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 556 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 556.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 583.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1978
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTE.COLUMBIA2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTE.COLUMBIA2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 556 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 561.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 581.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 130 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1978 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Columbia (WI) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53701 | Generator 1 | 19.00% |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 1 | 53.50% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 1 | 27.50% |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53701 | Generator 2 | 19.00% |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 2 | 53.50% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 2 | 27.50% |
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