Where is Riverside Energy Center?

In Rock 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 Riverside Energy Center?

675 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Riverside Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Wisconsin Power & Light Co 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 Riverside Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wisconsin Power & Light Co 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 "Riverside Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Riverside Energy Center still running?

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

Riverside Energy Center

Riverside Energy Center is a 675 MW natural gas power plant in Rock County, Wisconsin, operated by Wisconsin Power & Light Co. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2004.

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: 674.9 MW; 534.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2004
EIA plant ID: 55641

Where it is

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County: Rock County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42.5831, -89.0358
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Wisconsin Power & Light Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Riverside Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Riverside Energy Center?: In Rock 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 Riverside Energy Center?: 675 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Riverside Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Wisconsin Power & Light Co 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 Riverside Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wisconsin Power & Light Co 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 "Riverside Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Riverside Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.