Rapide Croche

W214 Cty ZZ, Kaukana, WI 54130

Plant Summary Information

Rapide Croche is ranked #30 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Rapide Croche is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Rapide Croche
Utility Name	City of Kaukauna (WI)
Location	Outagamie County, WI
Initial Operation Date	January 1926
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	16.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	62.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,581 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #749 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #112 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #30 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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Summary Information
Plant Name	Rapide Croche (4122)
Plant Address	W214 Cty ZZ, Kaukana, WI 54130
Utility	City of Kaukauna (WI) (10056)
Latitude, Longitude	44.3164, -88.3147
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1926
Annual Generation	16.5 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1926
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1926
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1926
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1926
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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