Combined Locks
(Behind) 540 Prospect Ave, Combined Locks, WI 54113Plant Summary Information
Combined Locks is ranked #16 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Combined Locks is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Combined Locks |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Kaukauna (WI) |
| Location | Outagamie County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 42.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 160.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,393 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #511 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #83 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
City of Kaukauna (2013 to 2024) City of Kaukauna (WI) (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Combined Locks
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Combined Locks Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Combined Locks (4201) |
| Plant Address | (Behind) 540 Prospect Ave, Combined Locks, WI 54113 |
| Utility | City of Kaukauna (WI) (10056) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.27351, -88.30055 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 42.6 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 | Fox River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Kaukauna (10056) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 12.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HC1 Details Operating February 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1988 |
| 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 |
Generator HC2 Details Operating February 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1988 |
| 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 |
Combined Locks Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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