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2 MW Hydro operating in Oconto, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1971
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.8717, -88.1435
County
Oconto, WI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | N.E.W. Hydro, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Oconto Falls Lower is a 2 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Oconto County, Wisconsin. The plant began operating in 1971 and is owned and operated by Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC. It utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology with water (WAT) as its primary fuel source, and consists of two generating units.
The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority and the ReliabilityFirst Corporation (RFC) NERC region. In the most recent year of data, Oconto Falls Lower generated 6,945 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 39.6%. The plant ranks 50th out of 65 power plants in Wisconsin and 1211th out of 1464 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
309 MWh
Latest Month
6.9K MWh
Annual Generation
39.6%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $4.6M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
WEC.OCONTOFL
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-04-06
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