Biron
621 North Biron Drive, Biron, WI 54494Plant Summary Information
Biron is ranked #25 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Biron is comprised of 8 generators and generated 6.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Biron |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consolidated Water Power Co |
| Location | Wood County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1896 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 24.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 91.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,895 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #677 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #97 out of 218 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Biron
Biron Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Biron (3971) |
| Plant Address | 621 North Biron Drive, Biron, WI 54494 |
| Utility | Consolidated Water Power Co (4247) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.4306, -89.7808 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1896 |
| Annual Generation | 24.3 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wisconsin River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consolidated Water Power Co (4247) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Out of Service January 1896
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1896 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Out of Service January 1896
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1896 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1896
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1896 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Out of Service January 1896
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1896 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating January 1896
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1896 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Out of Service January 1916
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1916 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1921 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1921 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Biron Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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