Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill
N 9090 County Road E, Tomahawk, WI 54487Plant Summary Information
Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill is ranked #50 out of 260 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill is comprised of 5 generators and generated 29.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PCA-Tomahawk Mill |
| Location | Lincoln County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1920 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 113.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,354 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #114 out of 146 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 6 Wisconsin Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 35.4% Natural Gas : 35.0% Black Liquor : 18.0% Water : 11.0% Other Biomass Solids : 0.6% |
| Previous Operator |
Packaging Corp of America (2013 to 2014) PCA-Tomahawk Mill (2015 to 2025) |
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Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill (50476) |
| Plant Address | N 9090 County Road E, Tomahawk, WI 54487 |
| Utility | PCA-Tomahawk Mill (14369) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.4431, -89.7342 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1920 |
| Annual Generation | 113.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 35.4% Natural Gas : 35.0% Black Liquor : 18.0% Water : 11.0% Other Biomass Solids : 0.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 84-57-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | (322122) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wisconsin River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | WISCONSIN PUB SVC CORP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1920
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1920 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating January 1920
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1920 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating January 1920
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 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 1920 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1948
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Black Liquor / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / WDS / NG / BLQ / OBS / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating August 1978
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Black Liquor / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / WDS / NG / BLQ / OBS / DFO |
|---|---|
Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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