Oconto Falls Lower
106 East Central Avenue, Oconto Falls, WI 54154Plant Summary Information
Oconto Falls Lower is ranked #52 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Oconto Falls Lower is comprised of 2 generators and generated 703.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Oconto Falls Lower |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Oconto County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1971 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,823 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,037 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #159 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #52 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
N E W Hydro LLC (2013 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Oconto Falls Lower Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oconto Falls Lower (50439) |
| Plant Address | 106 East Central Avenue, Oconto Falls, WI 54154 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.8719, -88.1439 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 83-409-000; 95-292-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Oconto River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Out of Service January 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.OCONTOFL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1971
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.OCONTOFL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Oconto Falls Lower Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.E.W. Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| N.E.W. Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
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