Princeton (MN)
907 First Street, Princeton, MN 55371Plant Summary Information
Princeton (MN) is ranked #36 out of 72 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Princeton (MN) is comprised of 5 generators and generated 33.9 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Princeton (MN) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Princeton Public Utils Comm |
| Location | Mille Lacs County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1953 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 108.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,684 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #832 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #747 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #36 out of 72 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Princeton (MN)
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Princeton (MN) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Princeton (MN) (2005) |
| Plant Address | 907 First Street, Princeton, MN 55371 |
| Utility | Princeton Public Utils Comm (15387) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.56947, -93.58724 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 108.0 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 | Princeton Public Utils Comm (15387) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating September 1953
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | GRE.PRINC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | GRE.PRINC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1953 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating September 1963
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | GRE.PRINC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | GRE.PRINC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1963 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1967
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | GRE.PRINC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | GRE.PRINC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1967 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1978
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | GRE.PRINC1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | GRE.PRINC1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1978 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | GEE.PRINC2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | GRE.PRINC2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Princeton (MN) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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