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5.4 MW Hydro operating in Dunn, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
5.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1958
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.8842, -91.9294
County
Dunn, WI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Menomonie hydroelectric plant is located in Dunn County, Wisconsin. The plant has a total capacity of 5.4 MW across two generators and is operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. The plant began operating in 1958, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology with water as its primary fuel source. Menomonie ranks 30th out of 65 power plants in Wisconsin and 850th out of 1464 nationally.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 24,469 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 51.6%. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority and the MRO NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,453.15 per kW, based on FERC data.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
1.6K MWh
Latest Month
24.5K MWh
Annual Generation
51.6%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) · Data from 2015–2024
$2,032/kW
Installed Cost
$13.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP MENOMONE MENOMO_A_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
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility