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 Name	Barron
Utility Name	City of Barron - (WI)
Location	Barron County, WI
Initial Operation Date	August 1923
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	349.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	1.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,136 out of 11,836 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 Name	Barron (4102)
Plant Address	1303 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812
Utility	City of Barron - (WI) (1278)
Latitude, Longitude	45.40193, -91.84038
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	August 1923
Annual Generation	349.0 MWh
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	Yellow River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Northern States Power Co (13780) WI
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator H2 Details Operating August 1923

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.1 MW
Winter Capacity	0.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1923
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 Out of Service March 1944

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	March 1944

Planned Retirement	March 2024
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 8 Details Standby March 1954

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	1.3 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	March 1954
Planned Retirement	December 2024
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 9 Details Standby March 1960

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	March 1960
Planned Retirement	December 2024
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 1A Details Standby June 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 1998
Planned Retirement	December 2024
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 2A Details Standby June 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 1998
Planned Retirement	December 2024
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 3A Details Standby June 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 1998
Planned Retirement	December 2024
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4 Details Standby June 1998

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	Yes

First Operation Date	June 1998
Planned Retirement	December 2024
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Barron Plant Owners

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

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Jim Falls	Jim Falls, WI	120.5 GWh	36.7 mi
Ladysmith Dam	Ladysmith, WI	10.3 GWh	36.9 mi
Menomonie	Menomonie, WI	24.2 GWh	36 mi
New Auburn DPC Solar	New Auburn, WI	4.4 GWh	23.7 mi
Rice Lake Solar Array	Rice Lake, WI	7.0 GWh	9.5 mi
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Spooner Solar Array	Spooner, WI	3.5 GWh	35.7 mi
Thornapple	Bruce, WI	2.2 GWh	30.2 mi
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