Peavy Falls
511 Upper Dam Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920Plant Summary Information
Peavy Falls is ranked #7 out of 51 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Peavy Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Peavy Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Iron County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1943 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 51.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 193.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,830 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #499 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #96 out of 256 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 51 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Peavy Falls
Peavy Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Peavy Falls (1781) |
| Plant Address | 511 Upper Dam Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.99078, -88.21051 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1943 |
| Annual Generation | 51.4 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Michigamme River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1943 |
| 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 2 Details Operating February 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1943 |
| 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 |
Peavy Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Crystal Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.4 GWh | 10 mi |
| F.D. Kuester Generating Station | Negaunee, MI | 490.5 GWh | 49.2 mi |
| Hemlock Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 9.8 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| High Falls (WI) | Town of Stephenson, WI | 16.0 GWh | 49.2 mi |
| Johnson Falls | Town of Stephenson, WI | 10.3 GWh | 48.7 mi |
| Kingsford | Kingsford, MI | 25.2 GWh | 13.3 mi |
| Little Quinnesec Falls Hydro Project | Niagara, WI | 58.9 GWh | 18.4 mi |
| Michigamme Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 32.7 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Norway (MI) | Norway, MI | 27.7 GWh | 24 mi |
| Pine | Florence, WI | 12.1 GWh | 11.4 mi |
| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 37.8 GWh | 10.6 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 6.0 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| White Rapids | Stephenson, MI | 29.8 GWh | 40.3 mi |