Sandstone Rapids
N7633 Sandstone Lane, Town of Stephenson, WI 54114Plant Summary Information
Sandstone Rapids is ranked #46 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sandstone Rapids is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sandstone Rapids |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Public Service Corp |
| Location | Marinette County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 8.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,561 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,031 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #130 out of 216 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sandstone Rapids
Sandstone Rapids Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sandstone Rapids (4074) |
| Plant Address | N7633 Sandstone Lane, Town of Stephenson, WI 54114 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.2333, -88.0678 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 8.2 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 | Peshtigo 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 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| 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 January 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.WPSM |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.WPSM |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1925 |
| 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 |
Sandstone Rapids Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| West Marinette | Peshtigo, WI | 93.8 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| West Marinette 34 | Peshtigo, WI | 82.9 GWh | 21 mi |
| White Rapids | Stephenson, MI | 29.8 GWh | 21.5 mi |