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The Germantown power plant, situated in the United States at the coordinates 43.1952, -88.1496, is an essential energy generation facility primarily fueled by oil, with natural gas serving as a secondary source. Operated by Wisconsin Electric Power Co, this power plant boasts a capacity of approximately 335.7 MW, making it a significant contributor to the local energy landscape. Commissioned in 1983, Germantown plays a vital role in the region's energy mix, providing reliable power to meet the demands of its community. The facility's ability to utilize both oil and gas allows for flexibility in energy production, helping to ensure a stable electricity supply, particularly during periods of high demand. Germantown's operational context is also framed by various energy policies in the United States, which promote a diverse energy portfolio while gradually shifting towards cleaner energy sources. However, oil remains a critical part of the energy infrastructure in this area, highlighting the ongoing importance of such power plants in maintaining energy reliability.

Capacity
335.7 MW
Commissioning Year
1983

43 years old

Owner
Wisconsin Electric Power Co
Location
43.1952°, -88.1496°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,076. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #5,759 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #214 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

43 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

Wisconsin Electric Power Co operates 24 plants totalling 5,710 MW

Regional density

45 plants within 100 km, 11,401 MW combined

Nearest plant: Omega Hills Gas Recovery (0.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 43.195200, -88.149600
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
669.0 Kt
1029 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
28.77 Mt
Over 43 years of operation
Past Retirement
2013
13 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
145.4K
cars per year
89.2K
homes per year
30.4M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearWind
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