Jim Falls
19760 Cty Hwy S., Jim Falls, WI 54748Plant Summary Information
Jim Falls is ranked #3 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Jim Falls is comprised of 3 generators and generated 12.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Jim Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Chippewa County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 105.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 378.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,425 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #313 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Jim Falls
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Jim Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Jim Falls (4008) |
| Plant Address | 19760 Cty Hwy S., Jim Falls, WI 54748 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.051, -91.274 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 105.3 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 | Chippewa River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2033 |
| 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 1 Details Operating August 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1988 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2033 |
| 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 August 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP JIM_FLS JIMF_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.93 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1988 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2033 |
| 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 |
Jim Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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