Saxon Falls

15462 N. Saxon Falls Rd, Saxon, WI 54559

Plant Summary Information

Saxon Falls is ranked #46 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 2.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Saxon Falls
Utility Name	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Location	Iron County, WI
Initial Operation Date	January 1913
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	9.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	35.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,013 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #947 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #127 out of 198 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #46 out of 66 Wisconsin Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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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 2022
Initial Operation Date	January 1913
Annual Generation	9.6 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	Montreal River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Northern States Power Co (13780) WI
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

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

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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#939	Warrensburg Hydroelectric	Warrensburg, NY	10.2 GWh
#940	Murphys	Murphys, CA	10.1 GWh
#941	Spicer Meadow Project	Murphys, CA	10.1 GWh
#942	Newcastle	Auburn, CA	10.1 GWh
#943	Washoe	Verdi, NV	10.0 GWh
#944	Garland Canal Power Plant	Powell, WY	10.0 GWh
#945	LAC Courte Oreilles Hydroelect	Winter, WI	9.8 GWh
#946	Dillon Hydro Plant	Summit, CO	9.7 GWh
#948	Messalonskee 2 (Oakland)	Oakland, ME	9.6 GWh
#949	Rock Creek I	Twin Falls, ID	9.5 GWh
#950	Prickett	Pelkie, MI	9.5 GWh
#951	Flint Creek Hydroelectric LLC	Philipsburg, MT	9.5 GWh
#952	Meyers Falls	Kettle Falls, WA	9.5 GWh
#953	Jones Fork	Fresh Pond, CA	9.4 GWh
#954	Four Mile Hydropower Project	Alpena, MI	9.4 GWh
#955	Bowman	Nevada City, CA	9.4 GWh
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#957	Superior Falls	Ironwood, MI	9.4 GWh

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Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Arpin Dam	Radisson, WI	7.0 GWh	67.3 mi
Bay Front	Ashland, WI	190.4 GWh	25.3 mi
Big Falls	Glen Fora, WI	23.6 GWh	79.2 mi
Flambeau Crowley Rapids Project	Park Falls, WI	4.3 GWh	47.4 mi
Flambeau Hydroelectric Station	Ladysmith, WI	66.5 GWh	79.2 mi
Flambeau Lower Project	Park Falls, WI	3.3 GWh	43.4 mi
Flambeau Solar Partners	Phillips, WI	4.6 GWh	55.6 mi
Hat Rapids	Rhinelander, WI	7.7 GWh	79.4 mi
Hodag Solar	Rhinelander, WI	18.1 GWh	78 mi
Jean Duluth Solar	Duluth, MN	25.0 MWh	82.8 mi
LAC Courte Oreilles Hydroelect	Winter, WI	9.8 GWh	56.1 mi
Ladysmith Dam	Ladysmith, WI	10.8 GWh	81.7 mi
Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill	Tomahawk, WI	119.2 GWh	81.7 mi
Prickett	Pelkie, MI	9.5 GWh	82.2 mi
Rhinelander Mill	Rhinelander, WI	6.3 GWh	77.2 mi
Spooner Solar Array	Spooner, WI	3.6 GWh	83 mi
Superior Falls	Ironwood, MI	9.4 GWh	2.7 mi
Tomahawk	Tomahawk, WI	12.7 GWh	81.9 mi
Victoria Dam	Rockland, MI	61.5 GWh	56.4 mi
White River (WI)	Ashland, WI	2.1 GWh	25.3 mi