Oconto Falls Upper
344 North Maple Street, Oconto Falls, WI 54154Plant Summary Information
Oconto Falls Upper is ranked #40 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Oconto Falls Upper is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Oconto Falls Upper |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Oconto County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 42.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,965 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #846 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #126 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 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 Upper Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Oconto Falls Upper (4044) |
| Plant Address | 344 North Maple Street, Oconto Falls, WI 54154 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.8764, -88.1475 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Annual Generation | 12.0 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 | 06-266-000 |
| 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 | 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 3 Details Operating January 1918
| 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 | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1918 |
| 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 2 Details Operating January 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.OCONTOFL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1921 |
| 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 1 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.OCONTOFL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| 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 Upper Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.E.W. Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| N.E.W. Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| N.E.W. Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
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