Olmsted Waste Energy
301 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906Plant Summary Information
Olmsted Waste Energy is ranked #4 out of 4 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Olmsted Waste Energy is comprised of 4 generators and generated 11.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Olmsted Waste Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Olmsted County Public Works |
| Location | Olmsted County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 39.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,169 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 59 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 4 Minnesota NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.5% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.6% Natural Gas : 0.9% |
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Olmsted Waste Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Olmsted Waste Energy (50413) |
| Plant Address | 301 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906 |
| Utility | Olmsted County Public Works (21995) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.02607, -92.43231 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 39.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.5% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.6% Natural Gas : 0.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 85-187-001 |
| 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 | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TG2 Details Operating April 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator TGI Details Operating April 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator DGCAT Details Standby October 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator TG3 Details Operating May 2010
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Olmsted Waste Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #49 | McKay Bay Facility | Tampa, FL | 68.8 GWh |
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| #58 | Dutchess Cnty Resource Recovery Facility | Poughkeepsie, NY | 10.0 GWh |
| #59 | Oswego County Energy Recovery | Fulton, NY | 7.3 GWh |
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