We Power is a Milwaukee-based non-utility subsidiary of Wisconsin Energy Corporation (WEC) created in 2001 to design, build and own new generating units. We Power is managing this effort by working with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms to develop and construct the new generating units. The EPC firms are responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the equipment related to the plant.

Procurement activities for each project will continue until each plant reaches completion. We are building one additional generating unit at Port Washington. To learn more about these projects, please click here.

Supplier Participation
If you are a supplier of construction related products and services, We Power encourages you to provide your information if you desire to participate in our construction projects. Our EPC firms are working with us in order to incorporate firms with local and regional products and services during project implementation.

Use our supplier information submittal form if you are interested in being considered as a potential supplier. Our EPC firms may contact you during the bidding process of your firm’s related materials, products or services. A detailed list of all materials, products and services is included in the supplier information submittal form.

Port Washington Generation Station (PWGS)
We Power contracted with Washington Group International (WGI), Princeton, New Jersey, for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to build the second of two combined-cycle, natural-gas-fueled units at the Port Washington Power Plant site. WGI has formed a subsidiary, Wisconsin Power Constructors, LLC (WPC) to build the first unit at PWGS. WPC will hire all site craft, site subcontractors and suppliers. Some contracts have been awarded. Procurement activity will continue until April 2008 for the second unit.

Specific materials, products and services for this project include:

• Misc. equip. and piping - approx. 80,000 sq. ft.
• Scaffolding (material rental only)
• Construction equip. rentals (cranes, forklifts, lifts, loaders, etc.)
• Oils and grease, diesel fuel, gasoline
• Tools and welding supplies
• Office supplies and equipment
• Local accommodations (catering, hotels and related services)
• Insulation

Oak Creek Power Plant Expansion
On June 29, 2005, construction began on two 615-megawatt coal-fueled generating units in Oak Creek. We Power has contracted with Bechtel Power Corporation, Frederick, Md., for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to build the additional generation at the Oak Creek Power Plant site. Following is a listing of products and services that are typically required for coal-fueled generating units:

• Trucking
• Office supplies, services and equipment
• Tools and construction consumables
• Safety supplies and equipment
• Pre-engineered buildings
• Lumber and hardware
• Aerial mapping
• Piping, valves, fittings
• Communication equipment
• Lighting equipment
• Formwork
• Local accommodations