Preston (MN)
600 Ridge Road South, Preston, MN 55965Plant Summary Information
Preston (MN) is ranked #46 out of 56 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Preston (MN) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 83.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Preston (MN) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Preston Public Utilities Comm |
| Location | Fillmore County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 293.7 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,843 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,121 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #650 out of 698 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 56 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 83.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Preston (MN)
Preston (MN) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Preston (MN) (2004) |
| Plant Address | 600 Ridge Road South Preston, MN 55965 |
| Utility | Preston Public Utilities Comm (15348) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.6661, -92.0831 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 293.7 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 83.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.2% |
| 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 | Southern Minnesota Mun P Agny (40580) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1949
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1974 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Preston (MN) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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