Oconto Falls Lower
Oconto Falls Lower is a 2 MW hydroelectric power plant in Oconto County, Wisconsin, operated by Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 1971.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 2 MW
- 2 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1971
- EIA plant ID
- 50439
Where it is
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- County
- Oconto County, Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 44.8719, -88.1439
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1) · Operating (1)
Every plant Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC reports to EIA →
Oconto Falls Lower: FAQ
- Where is Oconto Falls Lower?
- In Oconto County, Wisconsin (WI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Oconto Falls Lower?
- 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Oconto Falls Lower?
- EIA-860M names Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Oconto Falls Lower LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Oconto Falls Lower LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Oconto Falls Lower still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.