Alexandria
PO Box 609, Alexandria, MN 56308Plant Summary Information
Alexandria is ranked #46 out of 72 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alexandria is comprised of 3 generators and generated 16.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Alexandria |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Alexandria - (MN) |
| Location | Douglas County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 51.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 471 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,828 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #952 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #759 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 72 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Alexandria
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Alexandria Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alexandria (1958) |
| Plant Address | PO Box 609, Alexandria, MN 56308 |
| Utility | City of Alexandria - (MN) (295) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.88917, -95.37972 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 51.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Winona |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Alexandria - (MN) (295) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | No existing NG connection. Removed 4 years ago. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator IC1 Details Standby January 1948
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator IC2 Details Standby January 1967
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator IC3 Details Standby January 1967
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1967 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Alexandria Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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