St Croix Falls
130 River St N, St Croix Falls, WI 54024Plant Summary Information
St Croix Falls is ranked #5 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
St Croix Falls is comprised of 8 generators and generated 20.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | St Croix Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Polk County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1910 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 104.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 389.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,213 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #338 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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St Croix Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | St Croix Falls (4011) |
| Plant Address | 130 River St N, St Croix Falls, WI 54024 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.41167, -92.6469 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1910 |
| Annual Generation | 104.9 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 | St. Croix River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1910
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1910 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| 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 |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1910
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1910 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating January 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1923 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| 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 |
Generator 8 Details Operating January 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP ST_CROIX STCR_HYD_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1923 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2027 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
St Croix Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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