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35.3 MW Hydro operating in Chippewa, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
35.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1976
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.1640, -91.1575
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 Cornell hydroelectric plant is located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It has a total capacity of 35.3 MW across 4 generators. The plant's primary fuel source is water (WAT), and it utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology. Cornell began operating in 1976 and is owned and operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. The plant is within the balancing authority of the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) and the NERC region of MRO.
In the most recent year with available data, Cornell generated 82,433 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 26.6%. The plant is ranked 4th out of 65 hydroelectric facilities in Wisconsin and 382nd out of 1464 nationally. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $635.88 per kW.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
3.4K MWh
Latest Month
82.4K MWh
Annual Generation
26.6%
Capacity Factor
Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin) · Data from 2015–2024
$662/kW
Installed Cost
$11.2/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP CORNELL2 CORN_HYD_UNIT
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Alt. Hub / Zone
MINN.HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-04-09
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility