Castle Rock
1976 Edgewood Drive, Adams, WI 53934Plant Summary Information
Castle Rock is ranked #8 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Castle Rock is comprised of 5 generators and generated 19.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Castle Rock |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin River Power Company |
| Location | Adams County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1950 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 75.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 281.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,498 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #417 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 216 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Castle Rock
Castle Rock Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Castle Rock (4079) |
| Plant Address | 1976 Edgewood Drive, Adams, WI 53934 |
| Utility | Wisconsin River Power Company (20863) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.8656, -89.9514 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1950 |
| Annual Generation | 75.6 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 | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM(50%)/ALTE.ALTE(50%) |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Castle Rock Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 3 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 3 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 4 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 4 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718 | Generator 5 | 50.00% |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 231 W. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | Generator 5 | 50.00% |
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