Biron

621 North Biron Drive, Biron, WI 54494

Plant Summary Information

Biron is ranked #23 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Biron is comprised of 8 generators and generated 9.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Biron
Utility Name	Consolidated Water Power Co
Location	Wood County, WI
Initial Operation Date	January 1896
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	32.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	126.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,347 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #608 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #86 out of 198 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #23 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Biron (3971)
Plant Address	621 North Biron Drive Biron, WI 54494
Utility	Consolidated Water Power Co (4247)
Latitude, Longitude	44.4306, -89.7808
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	January 1896
Annual Generation	32.4 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	Wisconsin River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Consolidated Water Power Co (4247) WI
Grid Voltage	46.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	January 1896
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	January 1896
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1896
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	January 1896
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1896
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	January 1916
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	1.3 MW
Minimum Load	1.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1921
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	1.3 MW
Winter Capacity	1.3 MW
Minimum Load	1.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1921
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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Wausau	Wausau, WI	31.7 GWh	37.1 mi
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