Point Beach Nuclear Plant
6610 Nuclear Road, Two Rivers, WI 54241Plant Summary Information
Point Beach Nuclear Plant is ranked #37 out of 54 nuclear power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Point Beach Nuclear Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.6 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Point Beach Nuclear Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC |
| Location | Manitowoc County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 10.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 114.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #62 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 216 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Wisconsin Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for Point Beach Nuclear Plant
Point Beach Nuclear Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Point Beach Nuclear Plant (4046) |
| Plant Address | 6610 Nuclear Road, Two Rivers, WI 54241 |
| Utility | NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC (55906) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.2806, -87.5369 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 10.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1969
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.PTBEACB5 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.PTBEACB5 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 15 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1970
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.PTBHGB1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.PTBHGB1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 643 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 589.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 599.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1970 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1972
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.PTBHGB2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.PTBHGB2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 643 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.94 |
| Summer Capacity | 597.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 606.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Point Beach Nuclear Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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