IBM West
3112 Valleyhigh Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901Plant Summary Information
IBM West is ranked #60 out of 72 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
IBM West is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | IBM West |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rochester Public Utilities |
| Location | Olmsted County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 24.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 305 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,919 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,038 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #772 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 72 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Map of IBM West
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for IBM West.
Monthly Net Generation for IBM West
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for IBM West
IBM West Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | IBM West (56269) |
| Plant Address | 3112 Valleyhigh Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 |
| Utility | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.0587, -92.5119 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2007 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 24.0 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 | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby October 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Standby October 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
IBM West Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Distillate Fuel Oil.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1028 | Marathon Generating Plant | Marathon, FL | 27.7 MWh |
| #1029 | Gillette SBMC | Boston, MA | 54.2 GWh |
| #1030 | Oxford (NE) | Oxford, NE | 82.0 MWh |
| #1031 | Grantsburg Diesel | Grantsburg, WI | 26.5 MWh |
| #1032 | Cushing | Cushing, OK | 94.0 MWh |
| #1033 | Plant No 1 Freeport | Freeport, NY | 26.0 MWh |
| #1034 | Sterling Power Plant | Sherrill, NY | 22.7 GWh |
| #1035 | Sun Trust Plaza | Atlanta, GA | 26.0 MWh |
| #1036 | Ashland | Ashland, KS | 24.0 MWh |
| #1037 | American Gypsum Cogeneration | Gypsum, CO | 21.5 GWh |
| #1039 | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | 24.0 MWh |
| #1040 | Washington | Washington, KS | 24.0 MWh |
| #1041 | Bancroft | Bancroft, IA | 22.0 MWh |
| #1042 | Villisca Municipal Power Plant | Villisca, IA | 22.0 MWh |
| #1043 | Progress Drive Generation Station | Shelby, OH | 22.0 MWh |
| #1044 | Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia, NC | 22.0 MWh |
| #1045 | Curtis | Curtis, NE | 89.0 MWh |
| #1046 | Ansley | Ansley, NE | 59.0 MWh |
| #1047 | Good Samaritan Hospital | Suffern, NY | 23.0 MWh |
| #1048 | Adrian | Adrian, MN | 21.0 MWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding IBM West.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4710 Hosting | Rochester, MN | 63.0 MWh | 1 mi |
| Bear Grove Solar | Byron, MN | 1.8 GWh | 6.1 mi |
| Cascade Creek | Rochester, MN | 32.7 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Crux Community Solar | Kasson, MN | 1.9 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| DodgeSun CSG | Kasson, MN | 9.5 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Franklin Heating Station | Rochester, MN | 63.0 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Hwy 14 Holdco Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 6.7 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Lange Solar | Byron, MN | 1.7 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Maston Garden Solar | Kasson, MN | 1.8 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Novel Bartel Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 1.7 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Novel Byron Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 1.8 GWh | 6.3 mi |
| Novel DeCook Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 1.8 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Novel Wayne Solar LLC CSG | Mantorville, MN | 1.8 GWh | 12 mi |
| Olmsted Waste Energy | Rochester, MN | 47.5 GWh | 4.6 mi |
| Rochester Hydro | Mazeppa, MN | 21.9 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Saint Marys Hospital Power Plant | Rochester, MN | 55.5 GWh | 3.1 mi |
| Tweite Community Solar LLC | Byron, MN | 1.7 GWh | 8.4 mi |
| Water Reclamation Plant | Rochester, MN | 3.7 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| Westside Energy Station | Rochester, MN | 56.9 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Westside Solar | Rochester, MN | 19.0 GWh | 1.9 mi |