Fairfax
206 1st St SE, Fairfax, MN 55332Plant Summary Information
Fairfax is ranked #79 out of 79 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairfax is comprised of 1 generator and generated 499.0 kWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Fairfax |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Fairfax - (MN) |
| Location | Renville County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 42 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,237 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,249 out of 1,267 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #695 out of 695 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #79 out of 79 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fairfax
Fairfax Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairfax (1972) |
| Plant Address | 206 1st St SE Fairfax, MN 55332 |
| Utility | City of Fairfax - (MN) (6138) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.52589, -94.71881 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | City of Fairfax - (MN) (6138) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2A Details Standby August 2001
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Fairfax Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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