French Island
200 S Bainbridge St, La Cross, WI 54601Plant Summary Information
French Island is ranked #5 out of 6 wood/wood waste solids power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
French Island is comprised of 4 generators and generated 18.1 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | French Island |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | La Crosse County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1940 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 64.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,530 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #130 out of 165 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 198 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 6 Wisconsin Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 54.4% Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 24.7% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 20.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for French Island
French Island Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | French Island (4005) |
| Plant Address | 200 S Bainbridge St La Cross, WI 54601 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.8292, -91.2597 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1940 |
| Annual Generation | 64.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 54.4% Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 24.7% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 20.2% |
| 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 | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV / 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTHERN STATES PWR CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1940
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP FRENCH_G FRENCH_1_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP FRENCH_G FRENCH_1_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1940 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2030 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Municipal Solid Waste / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / MSW |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1948
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP FRENCH_G FRENCH_2_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP FRENCH_G FRENCH_2_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2030 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Municipal Solid Waste / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / MSW |
|---|---|
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP FRENCH_G FRENCH_4_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP FRENCH_G FRENCH_4_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 58 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1974 |
| Planned Retirement | June 2030 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1974
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP FRENCH_G FRENCH_3_UNIT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP FRENCH_G FRENCH_3_UNIT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 61 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 81 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1974 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2030 |
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
French Island Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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