Detroit Lakes
P O Box 647, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501Plant Summary Information
Detroit Lakes is ranked #51 out of 72 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Detroit Lakes is comprised of 1 generator and generated 12.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Detroit Lakes |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Detroit Lakes - (MN) |
| Location | Becker County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1968 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 41.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 870 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,858 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #986 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #762 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #51 out of 72 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Detroit Lakes
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Detroit Lakes Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Detroit Lakes (1970) |
| Plant Address | P O Box 647, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 |
| Utility | City of Detroit Lakes - (MN) (5111) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.8175, -95.84333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 41.0 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Detroit Lakes - (MN) (5111) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1968
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MRES |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Detroit Lakes Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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