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24 MW Other Waste Biomass (2 MW) + Petroleum Liquids (22 MW) operating in Warren, TN — Tennessee Valley Authority
24 MW
Nameplate Capacity
12
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Other Waste Biomass + Petroleum Liquids
2001
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | McMinnville Electric System | — | — |
| Owner(s) | McMinnville Electric System | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The McMinnville plant, located in Warren County, Tennessee, is a 24 MW hybrid power plant primarily fueled by distillate fuel oil (DFO). Operated by McMinnville Electric System, the plant commenced operations in 2001 and consists of 12 generators. While its primary fuel is DFO, the plant's technologies also include other waste biomass, and petroleum liquids, reflecting its hybrid nature. The McMinnville plant operates within the Tennessee Valley Authority balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
The plant's latest annual generation was 95 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 0.0%. McMinnville holds a relatively small position in the state's power generation landscape, ranking 1 out of 3 similar plants in Tennessee, and 169 out of 886 nationally. Recent news coverage related to the plant includes 7 articles categorized as industry news, 1 related to the grid, 1 concerning hazards, and 1 on regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
19 MWh
Latest Month
95 MWh
Annual Generation
0.0%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
1707 lb/MWh
Low-utilization plant — per-MWh rate is dominated by startup/standby emissions; not directly comparable to baseload averages.
NOx
33 lb/MWh
SO₂
2013
$765/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $18.4M
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility
3 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.068 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.014 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
0.1%
Annual Net Gen
0 GWh
CO₂eq
1712 lb/MWh
Subregion
SERC Tennessee Valley