Holcombe

27322 263rd Avenue, Holcombe, WI 54745

Plant Summary Information

Holcombe is ranked #6 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Holcombe is comprised of 3 generators and generated 12.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Holcombe
Utility Name	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Location	Chippewa County, WI
Initial Operation Date	January 1950
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	92.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	337.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,390 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #361 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #60 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Holcombe (4007)
Plant Address	27322 263rd Avenue, Holcombe, WI 54745
Utility	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781)
Latitude, Longitude	45.22361, -91.12722
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1950
Annual Generation	92.7 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	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NSP HOLCOMB HOLC_HYD_UNIT
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NSP HOLCOMB HOLC_HYD_UNIT
Nameplate Capacity	11.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	7.3 MW
Winter Capacity	7.3 MW
Minimum Load	2.8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1950
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NSP HOLCOMB HOLC_HYD_UNIT
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NSP HOLCOMB HOLC_HYD_UNIT
Nameplate Capacity	11.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	7.3 MW
Winter Capacity	7.3 MW
Minimum Load	2.8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1950
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NSP HOLCOMB HOLC_HYD_UNIT
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NSP HOLCOMB HOLC_HYD_UNIT
Nameplate Capacity	11.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	7.3 MW
Winter Capacity	7.3 MW
Minimum Load	2.8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1950
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

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

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Lake Hallie	Chippewa Falls, WI	1.0 MWh	25.7 mi
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