Where is Point Beach Nuclear Plant?

In Manitowoc 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 Point Beach Nuclear Plant?

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

Who owns Point Beach Nuclear Plant?

EIA-860M names NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC 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 Point Beach Nuclear Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC 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 "Point Beach Nuclear Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Point Beach Nuclear Plant still running?

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

Point Beach Nuclear Plant

Point Beach Nuclear Plant is a 1 GW nuclear power plant in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, operated by NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1969 and 1972.

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: 1,311 MW; 1,204.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1969–1972
EIA plant ID: 4046

Where it is

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County: Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44.2806, -87.5369
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC
Primary energy source: Nuclear
Technologies: Nuclear, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Nuclear 1 GW, Petroleum 25 MW. It is filed here under Nuclear, the source with the most capacity.

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Point Beach Nuclear Plant: FAQ

Where is Point Beach Nuclear Plant?: In Manitowoc 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 Point Beach Nuclear Plant?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Point Beach Nuclear Plant?: EIA-860M names NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC 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 Point Beach Nuclear Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC 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 "Point Beach Nuclear Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Point Beach Nuclear Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.