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
NERC Region
MRO
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
3.4K MWh
Latest Month
82.4K MWh
Annual Generation
26.6%
Capacity Factor
$662/kW
Installed Cost
$11.2/MWh
Operating Cost
Northern States Power Company (Wisconsin)
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP CORNELL2 CORN_HYD_UNIT
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-26
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