Rochester Hydro
xxx 406 Ave, Mazeppa, MN 55956Plant Summary Information
Rochester Hydro is ranked #15 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rochester Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 866.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Rochester Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rochester Public Utilities |
| Location | Wabasha County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 10.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 37.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,989 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #933 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #136 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
Map of Rochester Hydro
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Rochester Hydro.
Monthly Net Generation for Rochester Hydro
Rochester Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rochester Hydro (2007) |
| Plant Address | xxx 406 Ave, Mazeppa, MN 55956 |
| Utility | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.21298, -92.48018 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 10.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Lake Zumbro |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Rochester Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #923 | Philadlephia | Village of Philadelph, NY | 10.7 GWh |
| #924 | Upper Dawson | La Grange, CA | 10.7 GWh |
| #925 | Kasidaya Creek Hydro | Skagway, AK | 10.7 GWh |
| #926 | Warrensburg Hydroelectric | Warrensburg, NY | 10.7 GWh |
| #927 | Mill Creek 3 | Mill Creek, CA | 10.6 GWh |
| #928 | Rock Creek I | Twin Falls, ID | 10.6 GWh |
| #929 | Bowman | Nevada City, CA | 10.6 GWh |
| #930 | Carter Hydro | Berthoud, CO | 10.6 GWh |
| #931 | Sylvan | Pillager, MN | 10.5 GWh |
| #932 | Stillwater B | Old Town, ME | 10.5 GWh |
| #934 | Brassua Hydroelectric Project | Rockwood, ME | 10.4 GWh |
| #935 | Bishop Creek 6 | Bishop, CA | 10.4 GWh |
| #936 | Little Cottonwood | Sandy, UT | 10.3 GWh |
| #937 | Winton | Winton, MN | 10.3 GWh |
| #938 | Rainbow Falls Auscble | Town of Auscble, NY | 10.3 GWh |
| #939 | Seneca Falls Hydroelectric Project | Seneca Falls, NY | 10.2 GWh |
| #940 | Johnson Falls | Town of Stephenson, WI | 10.2 GWh |
| #941 | Montgomery Creek Hydro | Montgomery Creek, CA | 10.1 GWh |
| #942 | Dry Creek Project | Howe, ID | 10.1 GWh |
| #943 | Middle Falls Hydro | Middle Falls, NY | 10.1 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Rochester Hydro.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4710 Hosting | Rochester, MN | 29.0 MWh | 10 mi |
| Bear Grove Solar | Byron, MN | 1.8 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Carina Community Solar | Zumbro Falls, MN | 6.5 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Cascade Creek | Rochester, MN | 29.0 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| FastSun 9 CSG | Zumbrota, MN | 2.0 GWh | 12.1 mi |
| Goodhue Community Solar One LLC CSG | Zumbrota, MN | 1.8 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Huneke CSG 2, LLC | Zumbrota, MN | 2.1 GWh | 10 mi |
| IBM West | Rochester, MN | 25.0 MWh | 10.8 mi |
| Novel Huneke Solar LLC CSG | Zumbrota, MN | 2.1 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Novel Sunnyfield Farms Solar LLC CSG | Mazeppa, MN | 2.0 GWh | 4 mi |
| Pine Island Solar | Pine Island, MN | 8.3 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Pine Island Solar CSG | Pine Island, MN | 5.9 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Saint Marys Hospital Power Plant | Rochester, MN | 56.9 GWh | 8 mi |
| Siems Solar Project CSG | Mazeppa, MN | 2.0 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| T Luhman CSG | Zumbrota, MN | 2.1 GWh | 11.1 mi |
| USS Greenhouse Solar LLC CSG | Pine Island, MN | 1.2 GWh | 9.6 mi |
| USS Wells Creek Solar LLC | Goodhue, MN | 2.0 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Water Reclamation Plant | Rochester, MN | 3.9 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Westside Solar | Rochester, MN | 17.0 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Zumbro Community Solar Garden | Zumbrota, MN | 1.7 GWh | 11.9 mi |