Summary of Electricity Activity in Buffalo County, WI
Summary of Buffalo County, WI Generation
Buffalo County, WI is ranked #709 out of 2,153 U.S. counties nationwide and #10 out of 61 Wisconsin counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 949.5 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 12.7 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Buffalo County, WI
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Annual Net Generation From subbituminous coal power
941.1 GWh
National Rank in Terms of subbituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#74 /112 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of subbituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#5 /6 Wisconsin Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo County, WI
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #10 / 61 | #709 / 2153 | 949.51 GWh | 12.74 M MMBtu |
| Subbituminous Coal | #5 / 6 | #74 / 112 | 941.12 GWh | 12.69 M MMBtu |
| Solar | #29 / 41 | #919 / 1207 | 6.02 GWh | 21.09 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #5 / 23 | #243 / 738 | 2.37 GWh | 30.57 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Buffalo County, WI
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John P Madgett | Dairyland Power Coop | 943.5 GWh | 12.7 M MMBtu | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| Stromland Solar | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 6.0 GWh | 21.1 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Alma | Dairyland Power Coop | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1552 | Dunn County | 65.8 GWh | 5 |
| #1645 | Eau Claire County | 42.4 GWh | 2 |
| #140 | Goodhue County | 8.5 TWh | 33 |
| #1851 | Jackson County | 12.1 GWh | 4 |
| #1549 | La Crosse County | 66.2 GWh | 2 |
| #1167 | Olmsted County | 278.2 GWh | 19 |
| #2021 | Pierce County | 3.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1897 | Trempealeau County | 8.6 GWh | 2 |
| #1719 | Wabasha County | 28.9 GWh | 13 |
| #1678 | Winona County | 36.4 GWh | 14 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Buffalo County, WI
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Alma, WI | 943.5 GWh | 2 |
| #112 | Cochrane, WI | 6.0 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025