Summary of Electricity Activity in Rochester, MN
Summary of Rochester, MN Generation
Rochester, MN is ranked #1,699 out of 5,784 U.S. cities nationwide and #36 out of 254 Minnesota cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 21.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 4.7 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Power Plants | 10 |
| Companies on File | 7 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 176 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 488 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Rochester, MN
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
175.5 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#629 /1,479 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#10 /40 Minnesota Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #36 / 254 | #1699 / 5784 | 257.62 GWh | 4.66 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #10 / 40 | #629 / 1479 | 175.54 GWh | 3.17 M MMBtu |
| NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #4 / 4 | #50 / 55 | 25.54 GWh | 712.60 k MMBtu |
| Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #4 / 4 | #50 / 55 | 20.89 GWh | 585.35 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #39 / 169 | #1200 / 3060 | 17.00 GWh | 58.48 k MMBtu |
| Purchased Steam | #1 / 1 | #7 / 7 | 12.93 GWh | 48.48 k MMBtu |
| Other Biomass Gas | #1 / 2 | #48 / 65 | 3.95 GWh | 64.12 k MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #5 / 59 | #330 / 1040 | 1.77 GWh | 30.31 k MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Rochester, MN
Power Plants in Rochester, MN
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Heating Station | Franklin Heating Station | 67.0 GWh | 1.6 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 79.1% Purchased Steam : 19.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6% |
| Saint Marys Hospital Power Plant | St Mary's Hospital | 56.8 GWh | 966.5 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.6% |
| Olmsted Waste Energy | Olmsted County Public Works | 46.7 GWh | 1.3 M MMBtu | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.7% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.7% Natural Gas : 0.5% |
| Westside Energy Station | Rochester Public Utilities | 37.1 GWh | 363.3 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Cascade Creek | Rochester Public Utilities | 29.0 GWh | 352.3 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0% |
| Westside Solar | Westside Solar, LLC (Ecofin) | 17.0 GWh | 58.5 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Water Reclamation Plant | City of Rochester | 3.9 GWh | 64.1 k MMBtu | Other Biomass Gas |
| 4710 Hosting | Epic Hosting, LLC | 29.0 MWh | 338 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| IBM West | Rochester Public Utilities | 25.0 MWh | 292 MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Silver Lake | Rochester Public Utilities | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #3493 | Byron | 18.4 GWh | 8 |
| #2271 | Dodge Center | 112.9 GWh | 6 |
| #4460 | Hayfield | 5.6 GWh | 3 |
| #3346 | Kasson | 22.3 GWh | 6 |
| #4500 | Mantorville | 5.4 GWh | 3 |
| #3688 | Mazeppa | 14.5 GWh | 4 |
| #3648 | Pine Island | 15.4 GWh | 3 |
| #4884 | St. Charles | 3.3 GWh | 2 |
| #4341 | Zumbro Falls | 6.5 GWh | 2 |
| #3220 | Zumbrota | 26.1 GWh | 14 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2024