West Campus Cogeneration Facility
515 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53701Plant Summary Information
West Campus Cogeneration Facility is ranked #21 out of 239 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West Campus Cogeneration Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 68.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | West Campus Cogeneration Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Dane County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 282.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,972 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #664 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 52 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
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West Campus Cogeneration Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West Campus Cogeneration Facility (7991) |
| Plant Address | 515 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53701 |
| Utility | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.07507, -89.4251 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2005 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 282.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| 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 | Lake Mendota |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 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 April 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MGE.CC.WCCF |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MGE.CC.WCCF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 29.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 38.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator CT2 Details Operating April 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MGE.CC.WCCF |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MGE.CC.WCCF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 33.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 42.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 33.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 42.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator STG1 Details Operating April 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MGE.CC.WCCF |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MGE.CC.WCCF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 61.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 66.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 11 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 66.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 52.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
West Campus Cogeneration Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53701 | Generator STG1 | 75.00% |
| University of Wisconsin | 1217 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706 | Generator STG1 | 25.00% |
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