Port Washington Generating Station
146 South Wisconsin Street, Port Washington, WI 53074Plant Summary Information
Port Washington Generating Station is ranked #46 out of 2,206 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Port Washington Generating Station is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.1 TWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Port Washington Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Ozaukee County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2005 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 6.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 52.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #137 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 50 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Port Washington Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Port Washington Generating Station (4040) |
| Plant Address | 146 South Wisconsin Street, Port Washington, WI 53074 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.3842, -87.8689 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 6.9 TWh |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ANR PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2CT1 Details Operating July 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PWG2 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.CC.PORTW2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.CC.PORTW2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 173.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 174.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 204.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 101 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2005 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 25 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2028 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2CT2 Details Operating July 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PWG2 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.CC.PORTW2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.CC.PORTW2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 173.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 174.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 204.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 101 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2005 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 25 MW |
| Planned Uprate | May 2028 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST2 Details Operating July 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PWG2 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.CC.PORTW2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.CC.PORTW2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 268.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 264.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 264.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 131 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2005 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 1CT1 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PWG1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.CC.PORTW1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.CC.PORTW1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 173.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 178.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 207 MW |
| Minimum Load | 101 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 25 MW |
| Planned Uprate | February 2028 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 1CT2 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PWG1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.CC.PORTW1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.CC.PORTW1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 173.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 178.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 207 MW |
| Minimum Load | 101 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Planned Net Summer Capacity Uprate | 25 MW |
| Planned Uprate | February 2028 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PWG1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.CC.PORTW1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.CC.PORTW1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 268.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 265.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 265.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 131 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Port Washington Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Power | 231 W. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 1CT1 | 100.00% |
| We Power | 231 W. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 1CT2 | 100.00% |
| We Power | 231 W. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 2CT1 | 100.00% |
| We Power | 231 W. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 2CT2 | 100.00% |
| We Power | 231 W. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator ST1 | 100.00% |
| We Power | 231 W. Michigan Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator ST2 | 100.00% |
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