Big Stone
48450 144th Street, Big Stone City, SD 57216Plant Summary Information
Big Stone is ranked #2 out of 49 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Stone is comprised of 2 generators and generated 606.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Big Stone |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Otter Tail Power Co |
| Location | Grant County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 22.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #538 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 134 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 49 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 South Dakota Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Stone
Big Stone Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Stone (6098) |
| Plant Address | 48450 144th Street Big Stone City, SD 57216 |
| Utility | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.30365, -96.51007 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 | Big Stone Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 1975
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.BIGSTON1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OTP.BIGSTON1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 450 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 475 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 475 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Distillate Fuel Oil / Agricultural By-Products |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | PC / WO / AB / WDS |
|---|---|
Generator D1 Details Standby May 1975
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1975 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Big Stone Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 400 North Fourth Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 | Generator 1 | 22.70% |
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | 3010 West 69th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 | Generator 1 | 23.40% |
| Otter Tail Power Co | P O Box 496, 215 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56538 | Generator 1 | 53.90% |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | 400 North Fourth Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 | Generator D1 | 22.70% |
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | 3010 West 69th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 | Generator D1 | 23.40% |
| Otter Tail Power Co | P O Box 496, 215 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56538 | Generator D1 | 53.90% |
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