Forward Wind Energy Center
858 W. Main St, Brownsville, WI 53006Plant Summary Information
Forward Wind Energy Center is ranked #42 out of 239 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Forward Wind Energy Center generated 16.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Forward Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Public Service Corp |
| Location | Dodge County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2008 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 145.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 519.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,905 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #816 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 13 Wisconsin Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Invenergy Services LLC (2013 to 2017) Wisconsin Public Service Corp (2018 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Forward Wind Energy Center
Forward Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Forward Wind Energy Center (56942) |
| Plant Address | 858 W. Main St, Brownsville, WI 53006 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.6161, -88.4969 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2008 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 145.7 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| 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 | American Transmission Co (659) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 99 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 99 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 86 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 86 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 20 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 20 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Forward Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53701 | Generator 1 | 12.00% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 1 | 45.00% |
| Wisconsin Power and Light Co | 4902 N Biltmore Ln, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 1 | 43.00% |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53701 | Generator 2 | 12.00% |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 2 | 43.00% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 2 | 45.00% |
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| #806 | Flat Ridge 4 | Harper, KS | 157.5 GWh |
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| #808 | Rippey Wind Farm | Grand Junction, IA | 154.4 GWh |
| #809 | Spring Canyon | Peetz, CO | 154.4 GWh |
| #810 | Hidalgo Wind Farm II | Edinburg, TX | 151.7 GWh |
| #811 | Lakeswind Power Partners | Pelican Rapids, MN | 150.9 GWh |
| #812 | Latigo Wind Park | Monticello, UT | 150.3 GWh |
| #813 | Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center | Livermore, CA | 149.2 GWh |
| #814 | Clinton | Churubusco, NY | 148.8 GWh |
| #815 | Ridgetop | Mojave, CA | 145.9 GWh |
| #817 | Oklahoma Wind Energy Center | Woodward, OK | 145.4 GWh |
| #818 | Downeast Wind | Columbia, ME | 144.8 GWh |
| #819 | Whitney Hill Wind Power LLC | Mt.Pulaski, IL | 144.8 GWh |
| #820 | Prescott Wind Farm | Prescott, IA | 144.0 GWh |
| #821 | Cameron Ridge LLC | Mojave, CA | 144.0 GWh |
| #822 | Ellenburg | Churubusco, NY | 143.1 GWh |
| #823 | Ashtabula Wind III LLC | Luverne, ND | 142.6 GWh |
| #824 | Dillon Wind LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | 142.4 GWh |
| #825 | Voyager Wind III | Mojave, CA | 141.2 GWh |
| #826 | Providence Heights Wind LLC | Tiskilwa, IL | 141.2 GWh |
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| Fond du Lac Community Solar | Fond Du Lac, WI | 2.1 GWh | 8.2 mi |
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| Springfield Solar (WI) | Lomira, WI | 202.6 GWh | 2.9 mi |
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