Waupun Correctional Central Heating Plt— 4.3 MW Oil
Waupun Correctional Central Heating Plant is a 4.3 MW oil power plant in the United States, operated by the State of Wisconsin since 1974. Ranked #567 of 879 oil plants in the United States. Its 4.3 MW represents 0.01% of the United States' total oil capacity of 38,410 MW. The largest oil plant in the United States is Manatee at 2,951 MW, making Waupun Correctional Central Heating Plant 685 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include South Fond Du Lac (381.6 MW, Gas), Glacier Hills (162 MW, Wind), and Forward Wind Energy Center (129 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Wisconsin, approximately 40 km southwest of Milwaukee.
52 years old
United States of America, North America
- 6,584. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #30,404 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,574 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
52 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
State of Wisconsin operates 3 plants totalling 17 MW
57 plants within 100 km, 8,035 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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