Elk Mound — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 7863
- Capacity
- 71 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Technology
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Chippewa, WI
- Operating Since
- 2001
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Dairyland Power Coop
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 25,240.01 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 4.0%
- Balancing Authority
- Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
- ISO/RTO
- MISO
- NERC Region
- MRO
Elk Mound
OperatingNatural Gas
Ranked #22 of 40 Natural Gas plants in WI#1028 of 2009 nationally
71 MW Natural Gas operating in Chippewa, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
EIAWD
71 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Technology
2001
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
44.9026, -91.5685
County
Chippewa, WI
Nearby Plants
- WheatonNatural Gas298.1 MW · 4.6 km
- DellsHydro12.3 MW · 9.4 km
- Chippewa FallsHydro21.6 MW · 14.5 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Dairyland Power Coop | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Dairyland Power Coop | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
The Elk Mound power plant, located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, has a total capacity of 71 MW. The plant began operating in 2001 and is owned and operated by Dairyland Power Cooperative. It utilizes two natural gas-fired combustion turbine generators. Elk Mound is ranked 22nd out of 35 power plants in Wisconsin and 1021st out of 1963 plants nationally.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 25,240 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 4.0%. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority, within the NERC region MRO.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
MRO
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
161 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
4.2K MWh
Latest Month
25.2K MWh
Annual Generation
4.0%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
DPC.EKM1
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (10)Beta
Industry·corporate
Joseph Steen Obituary (1961 - 2026) - Elk Mound, WI - Leader Telegram
Joseph SteenDecember 8, 1961 - February 3, 2026Joseph L. Steen, 64, of Elk Mound passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Marshfield...
Legacy | Obituary·4 weeks ago
Hazards·wildfire
Elk Mound Fire Chief: 2 trailer homes total loss following fire, no injuries reported
ELK MOUND, Wis. (WEAU) - Two trailer homes are a total loss following a fire in Elk Mound. According to Elk Mound Fire District Fire Chief...
WEAU·4 months ago
Hazards·wildfire
Woman found dead at scene of western WI house fire
The fire was reported at a home on 570th Avenue in Dunn County just before 1 p.m. Thursday.
Bring Me The News·5 months ago
Hazards·wildfire
Update: Victim identified in fatal Elk Mound house fire
The Dunn County Communication Center received a call shortly before 1 p.m. about a fire at a residence on 570th Avenue with a person trapped...
WQOW·5 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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