Owatonna
208 S. Walnut Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060Plant Summary Information
Owatonna is ranked #40 out of 55 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Owatonna is comprised of 1 generator and generated 316.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Owatonna |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Owatonna - (MN) |
| Location | Steele County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1982 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,698 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,822 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #700 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 55 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Owatonna
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Owatonna Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Owatonna (2003) |
| Plant Address | 208 S. Walnut Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060 |
| Utility | City of Owatonna - (MN) (14246) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.0833, -93.23 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 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 | 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 Owatonna - (MN) (14246) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | OWATONNA PUB UTIL |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating April 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SMP.OWANASM7 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SMP.OWANASM7 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1982 |
| 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 |
Owatonna Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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