Elm Road Generating Station
10800 S. Chicago Road, Oak Creek, WI 53154Plant Summary Information
Elm Road Generating Station is ranked #20 out of 132 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elm Road Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.4 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Elm Road Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Milwaukee County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2010 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 79.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #92 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 217 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 7 Wisconsin Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 72.0% Bituminous Coal : 17.7% Natural Gas : 10.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elm Road Generating Station
Elm Road Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elm Road Generating Station (56068) |
| Plant Address | 10800 S. Chicago Road, Oak Creek, WI 53154 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.8492, -87.8336 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2010 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 8.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 72.0% Bituminous Coal : 17.7% Natural Gas : 10.3% |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ANR PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2010
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.ERG1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.ERG1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 701.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 635.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 637.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 340 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Bituminous Coal |
|---|---|
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Planned New Prime Mover | ST |
| Planned Energy Source | NG |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 650 MW |
| Planned Repower | January 2025 |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating January 2011
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.ERG2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.ERG2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 701.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 634.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 638.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 340 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Bituminous Coal |
|---|---|
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Planned New Prime Mover | ST |
| Planned Energy Source | NG |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 650 MW |
| Planned Repower | January 2025 |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG |
|---|---|
Elm Road Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53701 | Generator 1 | 8.33% |
| WPPI Energy | 1425 Corporate Center Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | Generator 1 | 8.33% |
| We Power | 231 W. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 1 | 83.34% |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53701 | Generator 2 | 8.33% |
| WPPI Energy | 1425 Corporate Center Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | Generator 2 | 8.33% |
| We Power | 231 W. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 2 | 83.34% |
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