New Badger
107 Maple St, Kaukauna, WI 54130Plant Summary Information
New Badger is ranked #16 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New Badger is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | New Badger |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Kaukauna (WI) |
| Location | Outagamie County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 41.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 149.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,510 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #520 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #84 out of 261 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
City of Kaukauna (2013 to 2024) City of Kaukauna (WI) (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for New Badger
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New Badger Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New Badger (4120) |
| Plant Address | 107 Maple St, Kaukauna, WI 54130 |
| Utility | City of Kaukauna (WI) (10056) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.2772, -88.2678 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 41.1 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 | Fox River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Kaukauna (10056) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 12.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2014 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 2014
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2014 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
New Badger Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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