Menomonie
300 2nd St.NW, Menomonie, WI 54751Plant Summary Information
Menomonie is ranked #28 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Menomonie is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Menomonie |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Dunn County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 22.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 82.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,200 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #668 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #102 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Menomonie
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Menomonie
Menomonie Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Menomonie (4009) |
| Plant Address | 300 2nd St.NW, Menomonie, WI 54751 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.88417, -91.92944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 22.7 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 | Red Cedar River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP MENOMONE MENOMO_A_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP MENOMONE MENOMO_A_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1958 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2035 |
| 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 January 1958
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP MENOMONE MENOMO_A_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP MENOMONE MENOMO_A_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1958 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2035 |
| 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 |
Menomonie Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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