Wissota
6350 163rd St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729Plant Summary Information
Wissota is ranked #49 out of 260 power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wissota is comprised of 6 generators and generated 19.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wissota |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Chippewa County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1917 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 118.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 425.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,301 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #291 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wissota
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Wissota Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wissota (4015) |
| Plant Address | 6350 163rd St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.9378, -91.3406 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1917 |
| Annual Generation | 118.3 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 | Chippewa River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR3_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR3_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| 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 WISSOTA WIS_TR3_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR3_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| 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 WISSOTA WIS_TR3_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR3_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| 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 WISSOTA WIS_TR4_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR4_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| 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 5 Details Operating January 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR4_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR4_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| 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 1917
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR4_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP WISSOTA WIS_TR4_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1917 |
| 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 |
Wissota Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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