Groton Generation Station

Hwy 37, Groton, SD 57445

Plant Summary Information

Groton Generation Station is ranked #28 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Groton Generation Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 44.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Groton Generation Station
Utility Name	Basin Electric Power Coop
Location	Brown County, SD
Initial Operation Date	July 2006
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	220.7 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,411 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #723 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #28 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 11 South Dakota Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Groton Generation Station (56238)
Plant Address	Hwy 37, Groton, SD 57445
Utility	Basin Electric Power Coop (1307)
Latitude, Longitude	45.3735, -98.09869
Generation Dates on File	Jul 2006 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 2006
Annual Generation	220.7 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) SD
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	NORTHERN BORDER P L CO
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEGROTONUNGROTON_1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.GGS1
Nameplate Capacity	108.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	85 MW
Winter Capacity	95 MW
Minimum Load	30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2006
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEGROTONUNGROTON_2_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.GGS2
Nameplate Capacity	108.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	85 MW
Winter Capacity	93 MW
Minimum Load	30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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