New Prague
118 Central Ave N, New Prague, MN 56071Plant Summary Information
New Prague is ranked #42 out of 55 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New Prague is comprised of 5 generators and generated 321.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | New Prague |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | New Prague Utilities Comm |
| Location | Le Sueur County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1944 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,786 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,854 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #707 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 55 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 76.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 23.6% |
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New Prague Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New Prague (1999) |
| Plant Address | 118 Central Ave N, New Prague, MN 56071 |
| Utility | New Prague Utilities Comm (13480) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.5431, -93.5731 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1944 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 76.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 23.6% |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | New Prague Utilities Comm (13480) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating August 1944
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1944 |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1962
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NEW_PNEW_ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.NEW_PNEW_ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NEW_PNEW_ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.NEW_PNEW_ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NEW_PNEW_ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.NEW_PNEW_ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating June 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NEW_PNEW_ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.NEW_PNEW_ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
New Prague Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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