Barron
1303 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812Plant Summary Information
Barron is ranked #65 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Barron is comprised of 1 generator and generated 79.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Barron |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Barron - (WI) |
| Location | Barron County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 382.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,508 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,305 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #237 out of 261 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #65 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Barron
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Barron Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Barron (4102) |
| Plant Address | 1303 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812 |
| Utility | City of Barron - (WI) (1278) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.40193, -91.84038 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Annual Generation | 382.0 MWh |
| 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Yellow River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator H2 Details Operating August 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Barron Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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