Where is West 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 West Riverside Energy Center?

728 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns West 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 West 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 "West 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 West Riverside Energy Center still running?

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

West Riverside Energy Center

West Riverside Energy Center is a 728 MW natural gas power plant in Rock County, Wisconsin, operated by Wisconsin Power & Light Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2020 and 2021.

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: 727.6 MW; 688.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2020–2021
EIA plant ID: 64020

Where it is

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County: Rock County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42.5821, -89.0412
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, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 723 MW, Solar 4 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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West Riverside Energy Center: FAQ

Where is West 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 West Riverside Energy Center?: 728 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns West 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 West 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 "West 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 West Riverside Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.