Sycamore (WI)
4102 Sycamore Avenue, Madison, WI 53714Plant Summary Information
Sycamore (WI) is ranked #49 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sycamore (WI) is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sycamore (WI) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Dane County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1967 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 28.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,907 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,156 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #253 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #49 out of 50 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sycamore (WI)
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Sycamore (WI) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sycamore (WI) (3993) |
| Plant Address | 4102 Sycamore Avenue, Madison, WI 53714 |
| Utility | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.1133, -89.3128 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 28.0 MWh |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MADISON GAS ELEC CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 1967
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1967 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1971
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 23.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1971 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Sycamore (WI) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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