Fitchburg
5961 McKee Road, Madison, WI 53719Plant Summary Information
Fitchburg is ranked #50 out of 52 natural gas power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fitchburg is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Fitchburg |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Dane County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 14.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,156 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,184 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #233 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #50 out of 52 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fitchburg
Fitchburg Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fitchburg (3991) |
| Plant Address | 5961 McKee Road, Madison, WI 53719 |
| Utility | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.0147, -89.4603 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 14.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MADISON GAS ELEC CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Fitchburg Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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