Big Falls is a hydraulic turbine power plant located in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, operating under the jurisdiction of the Midwest Reliability Organization. With an operating capacity of 6.3 megawatts, the facility plays a vital role in the energy landscape of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator power control area. The plant is regulated and is primarily owned and operated by Northern States Power Company, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy. Utilizing water as its fuel source, Big Falls contributes to sustainable energy generation while adhering to regulatory standards.