Where is UW Madison Charter Street Plant?

In Dane County, Wisconsin (WI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is UW Madison Charter Street Plant?

11 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns UW Madison Charter Street Plant?

EIA-860M names State of Wisconsin as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as UW Madison Charter Street Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — State of Wisconsin here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "UW Madison Charter Street Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is UW Madison Charter Street Plant still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

UW Madison Charter Street Plant

UW Madison Charter Street Plant is a 11 MW natural gas power plant in Dane County, Wisconsin, operated by State of Wisconsin. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 1965.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 11 MW; 11 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1965
EIA plant ID: 54408

Where it is

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County: Dane County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43.07, -89.4006
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: State of Wisconsin
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (1) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 10 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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UW Madison Charter Street Plant: FAQ

Where is UW Madison Charter Street Plant?: In Dane County, Wisconsin (WI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is UW Madison Charter Street Plant?: 11 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns UW Madison Charter Street Plant?: EIA-860M names State of Wisconsin as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as UW Madison Charter Street Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — State of Wisconsin here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "UW Madison Charter Street Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is UW Madison Charter Street Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.