IBM West
3112 Valleyhigh Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901Plant Summary Information
IBM West is ranked #52 out of 76 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
IBM West is comprised of 2 generators and generated 7.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | IBM West |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rochester Public Utilities |
| Location | Olmsted County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 34.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 392 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,620 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #970 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #718 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #52 out of 76 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for IBM West
IBM West Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | IBM West (56269) |
| Plant Address | 3112 Valleyhigh Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 |
| Utility | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.0587, -92.5119 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2007 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 34.0 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby October 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Standby October 2005
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| 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 |
IBM West Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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