Melrose
21 West Main St., Melrose, MN 56352Plant Summary Information
Melrose is ranked #41 out of 76 distillate fuel oil power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Melrose is comprised of 4 generators and generated 10.4 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Melrose |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Melrose Public Utilities |
| Location | Stearns County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1945 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 49.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 603 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,564 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #900 out of 1,262 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #711 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 76 Minnesota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Melrose
Melrose Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Melrose (1994) |
| Plant Address | 21 West Main St., Melrose, MN 56352 |
| Utility | Melrose Public Utilities (12286) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.675, -94.81528 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1945 |
| Annual Generation | 49.0 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Melrose Public Utilities (12286) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby July 1945
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.MRES.MLRS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | July 1945 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1948
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.MRES.MLRS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1948 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1969
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.MRES.MLRS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1969 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 1969
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.MRES.MLRS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1969 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Melrose Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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