Oconto Falls Lower

106 East Central Avenue, Oconto Falls, WI 54154

Plant Summary Information

Oconto Falls Lower is ranked #49 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 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Oconto Falls Lower
Utility Name	Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC
Location	Oconto County, WI
Initial Operation Date	January 1971
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	6.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	25.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,158 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,035 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #140 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #49 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 2024)

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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 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1971
Annual Generation	6.9 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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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

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

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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