Saxon Falls
15462 N. Saxon Falls Rd, Saxon, WI 54559Plant Summary Information
Saxon Falls is ranked #44 out of 66 hydroelectric power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Saxon Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Saxon Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Iron County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1913 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 9.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 33.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,190 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #998 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #126 out of 216 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Saxon Falls
Saxon Falls Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Saxon Falls (1756) |
| Plant Address | 15462 N. Saxon Falls Rd, Saxon, WI 54559 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.5392, -90.3742 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1913 |
| Annual Generation | 9.1 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 | Montreal River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1913
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Saxon Falls |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1913 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2064 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1913
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Saxon Falls |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1913 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2064 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Saxon Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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