Valley Queen Cheese
200 East Railway, Milbank, SD 57252Plant Summary Information
Valley Queen Cheese is ranked #49 out of 51 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Valley Queen Cheese is comprised of 3 generators and generated 7.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Valley Queen Cheese |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. |
| Location | Grant County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 31.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 334 MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,771 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #994 out of 1,268 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 51 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 9 South Dakota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Valley Queen Cheese
Valley Queen Cheese Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Valley Queen Cheese (56274) |
| Plant Address | 200 East Railway, Milbank, SD 57252 |
| Utility | Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. (49988) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.22111, -96.63722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2007 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 31.0 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Standby April 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | April 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 2 Details Standby April 2002
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | April 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 3 Details Standby May 2004
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Valley Queen Cheese Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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