Viresco Turtle Lake
465 Western Blvd, Turtle Lake, WI 54889Plant Summary Information
Viresco Turtle Lake is ranked #30 out of 73 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Viresco Turtle Lake is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Viresco Turtle Lake |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Viresco Turtle Lake |
| Location | Polk County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 125.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,751 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 73 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #148 out of 260 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 2025) |
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Viresco Turtle Lake Details
| 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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 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 |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating September 2013
| 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 | 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 |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating September 2013
| 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 |
Viresco Turtle Lake Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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