Alexander

N1936 Sunset Dr, Merrill, WI 54452

Plant Summary Information

Alexander is ranked #34 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Alexander is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Alexander
Utility Name	Wisconsin Public Service Corp
Location	Lincoln County, WI
Initial Operation Date	January 1925
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	13.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	52.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,790 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #801 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #118 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #34 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Alexander (4060)
Plant Address	N1936 Sunset Dr, Merrill, WI 54452
Utility	Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860)
Latitude, Longitude	45.1875, -89.7553
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1925
Annual Generation	13.9 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Wisconsin River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860) WI
Grid Voltage	46.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WPS.WPSM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WPS.WPSM
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.4 MW
Winter Capacity	1.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WPS.WPSM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WPS.WPSM
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.4 MW
Winter Capacity	1.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WPS.WPSM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WPS.WPSM
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.4 MW
Winter Capacity	1.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1925
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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