South Oak Creek
OAK CREEK, WI · Milwaukee · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
South Oak Creek sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#110 of 8,713 nationally, #3 of 161 in WI).
- National rank #110 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #3 of 161 in WI
- #87 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 38.1% of WEC Energy Group parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.5% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- -32.0% since 2011
South Oak Creek vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
3,951,885 110th of 8713 higher than 8,603 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 38.1% of WEC Energy Group reported parent CO₂e (4.0M MT of 10.4M MT ; #1 of 15 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #87 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 4.0M MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.5% , led by N₂O at 0.5% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.5%
- 3.9M MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 1K MT
- N₂O
- 0.5%
- 20K MT
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,951,885 |
| 2022 | 3,788,035 |
| 2021 | 4,778,354 |
| 2020 | 3,240,949 |
| 2019 | 4,430,043 |
| 2018 | 5,112,144 |
| 2017 | 5,179,721 |
| 2016 | 4,292,775 |
| 2015 | 5,647,204 |
| 2014 | 4,789,654 |
| 2013 | 5,182,111 |
| 2012 | 4,437,557 |
| 2011 | 5,811,282 |
Facility insight: South Oak Creek
South Oak Creek (GHGRP ID 1000982) is a high-volume reporter at 4.0M MT CO₂e in 2023 from OAK CREEK, WI (#110 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 32.0%; peak load was 5.8M MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 5.8M MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 32% below that peak (4.0M MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2020→2021 (+47.4%, 1.5M MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does South Oak Creek rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, South Oak Creek ranks #110 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #3 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 South Oak Creek? ▼
South Oak Creek's 4.0M MT CO₂e is higher than 8,603 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (99%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does South Oak Creek emit? ▼
South Oak Creek reported 4.0M MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of WEC Energy Group does South Oak Creek represent? ▼
South Oak Creek accounts for 38.1% of WEC Energy Group's reported GHGRP CO₂e (4.0M MT of 10.4M MT), ranking #1 of 15 facilities under that parent.
What is South Oak Creek's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.5% of reported CO₂e at South Oak Creek, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.5% (CO₂ 99.5%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does South Oak Creek rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, South Oak Creek ranks #87 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is South Oak Creek reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), South Oak Creek's emissions have decreased by 32%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
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 (4.0M MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside WI.