Wheaton Generating Plant
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EAU CLAIRE, WI · Chippewa · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 27,472 |
| 2022 | 62,782 |
| 2021 | 108,220 |
| 2020 | 27,894 |
| 2019 | 15,965 |
| 2018 | 20,565 |
| 2017 | 58,109 |
| 2016 | 12,099 |
| 2015 | 17,134 |
| 2014 | 14,309 |
| 2013 | 20,689 |
| 2012 | 58,697 |
| 2011 | 34,452 |
Facility Insight: Wheaton Generating Plant
Wheaton Generating Plant (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1000510) reported 27K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in EAU CLAIRE, WI within Chippewa. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221112.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 20.3%, with the peak observed year showing up to 108K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
Wheaton Generating Plant reports 27K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does Wheaton Generating Plant emit? ▼
Wheaton Generating Plant reported 27K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is Wheaton Generating Plant reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Wheaton Generating Plant's emissions have decreased by 20.3%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.