Viresco Turtle Lake

465 Western Blvd, Turtle Lake, WI 54889

Plant Summary Information

Viresco Turtle Lake is ranked #32 out of 75 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Viresco Turtle Lake is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Viresco Turtle Lake
Utility Name	Viresco Turtle Lake
Location	Polk County, WI
Initial Operation Date	September 2013
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	7.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	116.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,929 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #32 out of 75 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #137 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 3 Wisconsin Other Biomass Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Other Biomass Gas
Previous Operator	GreenWhey Holdings (2013 to 2018) Viresco Turtle Lake (2019 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Viresco Turtle Lake (58747)
Plant Address	465 Western Blvd, Turtle Lake, WI 54889
Utility	Viresco Turtle Lake (63479)
Latitude, Longitude	45.39028, -92.1625
Generation Dates on File	Sep 2013 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	September 2013
Annual Generation	7.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Other Biomass 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	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP CHP (3)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Northern States Power Co (13780) WI
Grid Voltage	12.47 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Other Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Midwest ISO
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	Midwest ISO
Nameplate Capacity	1.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.6 MW
Winter Capacity	1.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	OA

First Operation Date	September 2013
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	IPP CHP (3)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Other Biomass Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Other Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	Midwest ISO
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	Midwest ISO
Nameplate Capacity	1.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.6 MW
Winter Capacity	1.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 2013
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP CHP (3)
Energy Source	Other Biomass Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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