Butler Ridge
W1724 ILLINOIS ROAD, Mayville, WI 53050Plant Summary Information
Butler Ridge is ranked #44 out of 239 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Butler Ridge generated 34.8 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Butler Ridge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Butler Ridge Wind Energy Center |
| Location | Dodge County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2009 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 138.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 520.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,018 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #833 out of 1,370 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 13 Wisconsin Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Butler Ridge
Butler Ridge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Butler Ridge (56647) |
| Plant Address | W1724 ILLINOIS ROAD, Mayville, WI 53050 |
| Utility | Butler Ridge Wind Energy Center (56484) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.40028, -88.48111 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2008 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 138.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 36 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 36 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 XLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Butler Ridge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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