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33.9 MW Hydro operating in Chippewa, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
33.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1950
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.2241, -91.1275
County
Chippewa, WI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Holcombe hydroelectric plant is located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. The plant has a total capacity of 33.9 MW across three generators and is operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. It began operating in 1950, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. Holcombe operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. balancing authority and the MRO NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 92,682 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 31.2%. According to available data, the installed cost was $447.72 per kW. Holcombe ranks as the 5th largest out of 65 power plants in Wisconsin, and 383rd out of 1464 plants nationally. Financial data for the plant is sourced from FERC filings. There have been 2 news articles about the plant, both related to regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
4.4K MWh
Latest Month
92.7K MWh
Annual Generation
31.2%
Capacity Factor
Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) · Data from 2015–2024
$451/kW
Installed Cost
$8.8/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP HOLCOMB HOLC_HYD_UNIT
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Alt. Hub / Zone
MINN.HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility