Whitewater Generating Station
111 County Hwy U, Whitewater, WI 53190Plant Summary Information
Whitewater Generating Station is ranked #12 out of 239 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whitewater Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 172.0 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Whitewater Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Jefferson County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1997 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 908.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #796 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #459 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 52 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Whitewater Operating Services LLC (2013 to 2022) Wisconsin Electric Power Co (2023 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Whitewater Generating Station
Whitewater Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Whitewater Generating Station (55011) |
| Plant Address | 111 County Hwy U, Whitewater, WI 53190 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.85546, -88.72992 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1997 |
| Annual Generation | 908.3 GWh |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating September 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.UNIV130 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.UNIV130 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 177.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 162 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 175 MW |
| Minimum Load | 93 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1997 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy 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 | 154.18 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 175 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 148.18 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 175 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator STG1 Details Operating September 1997
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 106.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 99 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 97 MW |
| Minimum Load | 57 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1997 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Whitewater Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| D E Shaw Synoptic Acquisition I LLC | c/o D E shaw & Co LP10000 Memorial Dr, Ste 500, Houston, TX 77024 | Generator CTG1 | 39.17% |
| OGPA Whitewater LLC | Osaka Gas Energy America Corp4-4-11 Awajimachi, Chuoku, Osaka, JP, 541 | Generator CTG1 | 25.83% |
| LSP-Whitewater I, LLC | Three Charles River Pl, 63 Kendrick St, Needham, MA 2494 | Generator CTG1 | 1.00% |
| Polaris Whitewater, LLC | 7500 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator CTG1 | 34.00% |
| D E Shaw Synoptic Acquisition I LLC | c/o D E shaw & Co LP10000 Memorial Dr, Ste 500, Houston, TX 77024 | Generator STG1 | 39.17% |
| OGPA Whitewater LLC | Osaka Gas Energy America Corp4-4-11 Awajimachi, Chuoku, Osaka, JP, 541 | Generator STG1 | 25.83% |
| LSP-Whitewater I, LLC | Three Charles River Pl, 63 Kendrick St, Needham, MA 2494 | Generator STG1 | 1.00% |
| Polaris Whitewater, LLC | 7500 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator STG1 | 34.00% |
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