Univ Minnesota CHP Plant
1180 Main St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414Plant Summary Information
Univ Minnesota CHP Plant is ranked #50 out of 781 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Univ Minnesota CHP Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 38.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Univ Minnesota CHP Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Minnesota Central Utilities |
| Location | Hennepin County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 172.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,755 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #779 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 55 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
| Previous Operators |
Foster Wheeler Twin Cities (2013 to 2014) Veolia Energy (2015 to 2023) University of Minnesota Central Utilities (2024 to 2025) |
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Univ Minnesota CHP Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Univ Minnesota CHP Plant (59197) |
| Plant Address | 1180 Main St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 |
| Utility | University of Minnesota Central Utilities (57341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.97861, -93.24083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 172.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.7% |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG-1 Details Operating November 2017
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 18 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 22 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 18 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 22 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Univ Minnesota CHP Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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