St Croix Falls

130 River St N, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Plant Summary Information

St Croix Falls is ranked #7 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 13.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	St Croix Falls
Utility Name	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Location	Polk County, WI
Initial Operation Date	January 1910
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	80.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	298.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,753 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #378 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #68 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #7 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 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1910
Annual Generation	80.0 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

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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 2047
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 2047
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 2047
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 2047
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 2047
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 2047
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 2047
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 2047
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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