Rochester Hydro
xxx 406 Ave, Mazeppa, MN 55956Plant Summary Information
Rochester Hydro is ranked #14 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rochester Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Rochester Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rochester Public Utilities |
| Location | Wabasha County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 10.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 38.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,858 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #954 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #140 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rochester Hydro
Rochester Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rochester Hydro (2007) |
| Plant Address | xxx 406 Ave, Mazeppa, MN 55956 |
| Utility | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.21298, -92.48018 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 10.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Lake Zumbro |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating November 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1984
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Rochester Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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