Spring Valley
104 S Section Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975Plant Summary Information
Spring Valley is ranked #25 out of 72 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Spring Valley is comprised of 4 generators and generated 67.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Spring Valley Pub Utils Comm |
| Location | Fillmore County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1952 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 227.4 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,528 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #718 out of 1,234 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #739 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 72 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 82.2% Natural Gas : 17.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Spring Valley
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Spring Valley Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Spring Valley (2013) |
| Plant Address | 104 S Section Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 |
| Utility | Spring Valley Pub Utils Comm (17824) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.68732, -92.38939 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 227.4 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 82.2% Natural Gas : 17.8% |
| 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 | Spring Valley Pub Utils Comm (17824) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MINNESOTA ENERGY RESOURCES |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1952
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.SPRVAUN1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.SPRVAUN1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.07 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.07 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.07 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.07 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1960
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.SPRVAUN1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.SPRVAUN1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.SPRVAUN1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.SPRVAUN1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| 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 5 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.SPRVAUN1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.SPRVAUN1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| 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 |
Spring Valley Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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