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Valley Power Plant, situated in the United States, is an oil-fired energy generation facility with a capacity of 274.7 MW. Owned and operated by WE Energies, this power plant has been operational since 1968 and continues to play a critical role in the energy supply for the Wisconsin region. The facility is designed to utilize oil as its primary fuel source, which provides a reliable backup to the local grid, especially during periods of high demand. Located at coordinates 43.0299° N latitude and 87.9245° W longitude, Valley Power Plant is strategically placed to serve the energy needs of urban and suburban areas in Wisconsin, thereby enhancing the reliability of the local electricity network. In the context of U.S. energy policy, while there is a significant push towards renewable energy sources, oil-fired power plants like Valley Power Plant continue to provide essential base-load power, particularly in regions where renewables may not yet meet total demand. The operational management by WE Energies emphasizes compliance with environmental standards, ensuring that the plant operates efficiently while minimizing its ecological footprint. Valley Power Plant not only supports the local energy needs but also reflects the ongoing transition in the U.S. energy sector towards a balanced mix of traditional and renewable energy sources.

Capacity
274.7 MW
Commissioning Year
1968

58 years old

Owner
WE Energies
Location
43.0299°, -87.9245°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,202. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #6,393 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #252 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

58 years in operation

Oil fleet average: 28.7 years

Operator portfolio

WE Energies operates 1 plants totalling 275 MW

Regional density

40 plants within 100 km, 10,407 MW combined

Nearest plant: FCPC Renewable Generation (1.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 43.029867, -87.924481
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
547.4 Kt
842 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
31.75 Mt
Over 58 years of operation
Past Retirement
1998
28 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
119.0K
cars per year
73.0K
homes per year
24.9M
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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