Kaukauna Paper Mill
600 Thilmany Road, Kaukauna, WI 54130Plant Summary Information
Kaukauna Paper Mill is ranked #49 out of 239 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kaukauna Paper Mill is comprised of 4 generators and generated 29.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Kaukauna Paper Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Thilmany LLC |
| Location | Outagamie County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1951 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 114.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,157 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,032 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 52 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 52.6% Black Liquor : 47.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kaukauna Paper Mill
Kaukauna Paper Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kaukauna Paper Mill (54098) |
| Plant Address | 600 Thilmany Road, Kaukauna, WI 54130 |
| Utility | Thilmany LLC (54738) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.2826, -88.2534 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 114.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 52.6% Black Liquor : 47.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 91-99-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | (322122) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Kaukauna (10056) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1951
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / RFO / WDS / BLQ |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1962
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | RFO / NG / WDS / BLQ |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN4 Details Out of Service January 1967
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Black Liquor / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 12 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 12 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1977
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.89 |
| Summer Capacity | 11 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / BLQ / WDS / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Kaukauna Paper Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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