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GAS POWER PLANTSBlackhawk
Blackhawk is a 50.0 MW retired gas power plant in Rock County, Wisconsin, operated by Wisconsin Power & Light Co.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingJan 1946 (completed)
- ClosedApr 2010 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 25 MW | Retired |
| 4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 25 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Wisconsin Power & Light Co
- Location
- Rock County, Wisconsin
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 50.0 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 1946
- EIA plant ID
- 4048
Location
42.5065, -89.0322
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem