Elk Mound Gas Power Plant | Dairyland Power Coop, Wisconsin

Elk Mound is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Wisconsin, United States, with a capacity of 71 megawatts. Owned and operated by Dairyland Power Cooperative, the plant plays a role in meeting local electricity demand within the regional power grid. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency, complying with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired plant, it typically produces lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides compared to coal-fired units, though carbon dioxide emissions remain a consideration. Elk Mound contributes to the energy mix of the Upper Midwest, supporting Dairyland Power Cooperative's member cooperatives. Its operational status and capacity position it as a moderate-scale gas plant within the broader US power generation landscape, serving community and industrial needs.

The plant's gas fuel type results in lower SOx and NOx emissions relative to coal, but CO2 emissions are still a factor. Located in a rural area of Wisconsin, its proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing local air quality impacts. Typical gas plants of this scale use combined cycle or simple cycle turbines, with efficiency influencing overall environmental footprint.