La Farge
485 N Mill St, La Farge, WI 54639Plant Summary Information
La Farge is ranked #25 out of 29 distillate fuel oil power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
La Farge is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | La Farge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | La Farge Municipal Electric Co - (WI) |
| Location | Vernon County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 293 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,974 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,103 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #256 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 29 Wisconsin Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Previous Operator |
La Farge Municipal Electric Co (2013 to 2024) La Farge Municipal Electric Co - (WI) (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for La Farge
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La Farge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | La Farge (4124) |
| Plant Address | 485 N Mill St, La Farge, WI 54639 |
| Utility | La Farge Municipal Electric Co - (WI) (10525) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.57737, -90.64191 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 12.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | Radiator Cooled |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | La Farge Municipal Electric Co (10525) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2A Details Operating October 1990
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
La Farge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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