IBM West

3112 Valleyhigh Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Plant Summary Information

IBM West is ranked #55 out of 75 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

IBM West is comprised of 2 generators and generated 5.6 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameIBM West
Utility NameRochester Public Utilities
LocationOlmsted County, MN
Initial Operation DateOctober 2005
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 25.0 MWh
Annual Consumption 292 MMBtu
Ranked #12,341 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,016 out of 1,236 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #742 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #55 out of 75 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil

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Monthly Net Generation for IBM West

IBM West Details

Summary Information
Plant NameIBM West (56269)
Plant Address3112 Valleyhigh Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901
UtilityRochester Public Utilities (16181)
Latitude, Longitude44.0587, -92.5119
Generation Dates on FileJan 2007 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateOctober 2005
Annual Generation 25.0 MWh
Fuel Types Distillate Fuel Oil
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerRochester Public Utilities (16181) MN
Grid Voltage 161.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Standby October 2005

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity1.8 MW
Winter Capacity1.8 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateOctober 2005
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 2 Details Standby October 2005

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity1.8 MW
Winter Capacity1.8 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateOctober 2005
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo

IBM West Plant Owners

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