Lake Crystal
111 W. Humphrey St., Lake Crystal, MN 56055Plant Summary Information
Lake Crystal is ranked #60 out of 76 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Crystal is comprised of 4 generators and generated 4.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Lake Crystal |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Lake Crystal - (MN) |
| Location | Blue Earth County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 20.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 208 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,125 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,035 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #744 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 76 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lake Crystal
Lake Crystal Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Crystal (1985) |
| Plant Address | 111 W. Humphrey St., Lake Crystal, MN 56055 |
| Utility | City of Lake Crystal - (MN) (10596) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.10689, -94.2197 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 20.0 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Lake Crystal - (MN) (10596) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1952
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1952 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1955
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1955 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1971 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating November 1999
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1999 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Lake Crystal Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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