West Campus Cogeneration Facility
MADISON, WI · Dane · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
West Campus Cogeneration Facility sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,608 of 8,713 nationally, #26 of 161 in WI).
- National rank #1,608 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #26 of 161 in WI
- #808 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 6.8% of MGE ENERGY parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +116.5% since 2011
West Campus Cogeneration Facility vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
211,764 1608th of 8713 higher than 7,105 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 6.8% of MGE ENERGY reported parent CO₂e (212K MT of 3.1M MT ; #2 of 3 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #808 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 212K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 212K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 99 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 118 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 211,764 |
| 2022 | 226,661 |
| 2021 | 196,972 |
| 2020 | 249,022 |
| 2019 | 228,471 |
| 2018 | 192,168 |
| 2017 | 186,593 |
| 2016 | 289,447 |
| 2015 | 123,604 |
| 2014 | 49,677 |
| 2013 | 114,968 |
| 2012 | 137,756 |
| 2011 | 97,808 |
Facility insight: West Campus Cogeneration Facility
West Campus Cogeneration Facility (GHGRP ID 1000249) is a high-volume reporter at 212K MT CO₂e in 2023 from MADISON, WI (#1,608 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 116.5% (peak 289K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2016 at 289K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 26.8% below that peak (212K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2015→2016 (+134.2%, 166K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does West Campus Cogeneration Facility rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, West Campus Cogeneration Facility ranks #1,608 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #26 of 161 facilities in WI (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than West Campus Cogeneration Facility? ▼
West Campus Cogeneration Facility's 212K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,105 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (82%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does West Campus Cogeneration Facility emit? ▼
West Campus Cogeneration Facility reported 212K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of MGE ENERGY does West Campus Cogeneration Facility represent? ▼
West Campus Cogeneration Facility accounts for 6.8% of MGE ENERGY's reported GHGRP CO₂e (212K MT of 3.1M MT), ranking #2 of 3 facilities under that parent.
What is West Campus Cogeneration Facility's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at West Campus Cogeneration Facility, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does West Campus Cogeneration Facility rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, West Campus Cogeneration Facility ranks #808 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is West Campus Cogeneration Facility reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), West Campus Cogeneration Facility's emissions have increased by 116.5%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside WI for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside WI (212K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside WI.