Barron

1303 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812

Plant Summary Information

Barron is ranked #65 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Barron is comprised of 8 generators and generated 100.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameBarron
Utility NameCity of Barron - (WI)
LocationBarron County, WI
Initial Operation DateAugust 1923
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 349.0 MWh
Annual Consumption 1.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,135 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,350 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #198 out of 216 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #65 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Barron Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBarron (4102)
Plant Address1303 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812
UtilityCity of Barron - (WI) (1278)
Latitude, Longitude45.40193, -91.84038
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateAugust 1923
Annual Generation 349.0 MWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceYellow River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNorthern States Power Co (13780) WI
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator H2 Details Operating August 1923

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.1 MW
Winter Capacity0.1 MW
Minimum Load0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1923
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 7 Details Out of Service March 1944

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.6 MW
Winter Capacity0.6 MW
Minimum Load0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOut of Service
First Operation DateMarch 1944
Planned RetirementMarch 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 8 Details Standby March 1954

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.3 MW
Winter Capacity1.3 MW
Minimum Load0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateMarch 1954
Planned RetirementDecember 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 9 Details Standby March 1960

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2 MW
Winter Capacity2 MW
Minimum Load0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateMarch 1960
Planned RetirementDecember 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 1A Details Standby June 1998

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.1 MW
Winter Capacity1.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateJune 1998
Planned RetirementDecember 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 2A Details Standby June 1998

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.1 MW
Winter Capacity1.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateJune 1998
Planned RetirementDecember 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 3A Details Standby June 1998

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.1 MW
Winter Capacity1.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateJune 1998
Planned RetirementDecember 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 4 Details Standby June 1998

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity1.1 MW
Winter Capacity1.1 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateJune 1998
Planned RetirementDecember 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Barron Plant Owners

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