Montfort Wind Energy Center
3145 Anderson Lane, Montfort, WI 53569Plant Summary Information
Montfort Wind Energy Center is ranked #9 out of 13 wind farms in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Montfort Wind Energy Center generated 16.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Montfort Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Iowa County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 54.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 204.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,010 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,003 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 240 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 13 Wisconsin Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Montfort Wind Energy Center
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Montfort Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Montfort Wind Energy Center (55742) |
| Plant Address | 3145 Anderson Lane, Montfort, WI 53569 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.9625, -90.38667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 54.6 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) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ER15 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.JOU_WMONT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.JOU_WMONT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 20 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 20 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 S |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 213.2 |
Montfort Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #993 | Ryegrass Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 57.9 GWh |
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| #995 | Wildcat Wind | Lovington, NM | 56.4 GWh |
| #996 | Milner Dam Wind Park LLC | Burley, ID | 56.2 GWh |
| #997 | Big Spring Wind Power Facility | Big Spring, TX | 56.0 GWh |
| #998 | Cold Springs Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 55.6 GWh |
| #999 | Cedar Hills Wind Farm | Rhame, ND | 55.6 GWh |
| #1000 | Crosswind Energy Project | Ruthven, IA | 55.3 GWh |
| #1001 | Steel Winds Wind Farm | Lackawanna, NY | 54.9 GWh |
| #1002 | Grant County Wind LLC | Woodstock, MN | 54.9 GWh |
| #1004 | Oak Creek Energy Systems I | Mojave, CA | 54.5 GWh |
| #1005 | BayWa r.e Mozart LLC | Jayton, TX | 54.1 GWh |
| #1006 | Carroll Area Wind Farm | Templeton, IA | 53.8 GWh |
| #1007 | Spruce Mountain WInd | Bryant Pond, ME | 53.8 GWh |
| #1008 | Power County Wind Park South | American Falls, ID | 53.4 GWh |
| #1009 | Kahuku Wind Power LLC | Honolulu, HI | 53.1 GWh |
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| #1011 | South Fork Wind Farm | Round Lake, MN | 52.3 GWh |
| #1012 | Salt Creek Wind | IA | 52.1 GWh |
| #1013 | McKinley Wind Park | Pigeon, MI | 51.8 GWh |
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