Riverside Energy Center
1401 W. B-R Town Line Road, Beloit, WI 53511Plant Summary Information
Riverside Energy Center is ranked #8 out of 240 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Riverside Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.0 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Riverside Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Power & Light Co |
| Location | Rock County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2004 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #352 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #195 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 240 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 52 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Riverside Energy Center
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Riverside Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Riverside Energy Center (55641) |
| Plant Address | 1401 W. B-R Town Line Road, Beloit, WI 53511 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Power & Light Co (20856) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.58306, -89.03583 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2004 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name | ANR PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating June 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | S112 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTE.CC.RIVS1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTE.CC.RIVS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 145.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2004 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating June 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | S112 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTE.CC.RIVS2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTE.CC.RIVS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 142.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2004 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator STG1 Details Operating June 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | S112 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 277.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 242.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 264.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2004 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Riverside Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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