Where is Capitol Heat and Power?

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 Capitol Heat and Power?

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

Who owns Capitol Heat and Power?

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 Capitol Heat and Power 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 "Capitol Heat and Power LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Capitol Heat and Power still running?

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

Capitol Heat and Power

Capitol Heat and Power is a 2 MW oil-fired 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 2011.

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: 2 MW; 2 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2011
EIA plant ID: 54406

Where it is

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County: Dane County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43.0785, -89.3773
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: State of Wisconsin
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

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Capitol Heat and Power: FAQ

Where is Capitol Heat and Power?: 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 Capitol Heat and Power?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Capitol Heat and Power?: 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 Capitol Heat and Power 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 "Capitol Heat and Power LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Capitol Heat and Power still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.