Chippewa Falls
100 Court St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729Plant Summary Information
Chippewa Falls is ranked #10 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chippewa Falls is comprised of 6 generators and generated 9.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Chippewa Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Chippewa County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1928 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 63.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 229.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,778 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #445 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chippewa Falls (4000) |
| Plant Address | 100 Court St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.9308, -91.3889 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1928 |
| Annual Generation | 63.0 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 | Chippewa River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1928
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP CHPFALLS CHP_TR1_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1928 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Chippewa Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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