47th largest plant in Wisconsin · 3139th nationally
Wisconsin Rapids Pulp Mill is a biomass power plant in Wisconsin with a nameplate capacity of 72.3 MW.
| Plant Name | Wisconsin Rapids Pulp Mill |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pcr Rapids 1 Op, Llc |
| City | Wisconsin Rapids |
| County | Wood County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| ZIP | 54495 |
| Coordinates | 44.39530, -89.82600 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN2 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Black Liquor | 40.3 MW | Retired | 1991 |
| GEN1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Black Liquor | 32.0 MW | Retired | 1968 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
Biomass plants burn wood, agricultural waste, or methane from landfills to generate steam and electricity. They are considered carbon-neutral over long timescales when fuel is sustainably sourced, but they produce particulate emissions similar to coal.