Kaukauna Paper Mill

600 Thilmany Road, Kaukauna, WI 54130

Plant Summary Information

Kaukauna Paper Mill is ranked #25 out of 50 natural gas power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Kaukauna Paper Mill is comprised of 4 generators and generated 15.5 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.

Plant Name	Kaukauna Paper Mill
Utility Name	Thilmany LLC
Location	Outagamie County, WI
Initial Operation Date	January 1951
Last Update	Jun 2026
Annual Generation	91.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	5.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,617 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,126 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #61 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #25 out of 50 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 50.2% Black Liquor : 49.8%

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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 Jun 2026
Initial Operation Date	January 1951
Annual Generation	91.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 50.2% Black Liquor : 49.8%

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	Fox 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1951

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
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	Natural Gas / Black Liquor / 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	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
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	Natural Gas / Black Liquor / 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	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
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	Natural Gas / Black Liquor / 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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