McMinnville — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 55928
- Capacity
- 24 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Oil
- Technology
- Other Waste Biomass, Petroleum Liquids
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Warren, TN
- Operating Since
- 2001
- Generators
- 12
- Operator
- McMinnville Electric System
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 95.01 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 0.0%
- Balancing Authority
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
McMinnville
OperatingDistillate OilBio. LiquidsHybrid
Ranked #1 of 3 Distillate Oil plants in TN#128 of 827 nationally
24 MW Other Waste Biomass (2 MW) + Petroleum Liquids (22 MW) operating in Warren, TN — Tennessee Valley Authority
EIAWD
24 MW
Nameplate Capacity
12
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Other Waste Biomass + Petroleum Liquids
2001
Operating Since
Location
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | McMinnville Electric System | — | — |
| Owner(s) | McMinnville Electric System | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
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
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
19 MWh
Latest Month
95 MWh
Annual Generation
0.0%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Grid·outage
Afternoon storms cause damage, power outages in Lawrence County, officials say
The bill would upgrade aggravated animal cruelty from a Class E Felony to a Class D Felony in Tennessee.
Lawrence County (other)
WSMV·3 days ago
Industry
Loyd Denton Mills Obituary (2026) - McMinnville, TN - McMinnville Funeral Home - McMinnville
Loyd Mills Obituary November 13, 1937 - February 28, 2026 Loyd Denton Mills, age 88 of McMinnville, TN, passed away Feb 28, 2026. He was born on November 13...
Loyd Denton Mills (other)McMinnville (other)
Legacy | Obituary·2 weeks ago
Hazards·flooding
Collins River in McMinnville, TN during Monday's continued winter storm
Collins River in McMinnville, TN during Monday's continued winter storm. Viewer Stacy Ellard reported flooding in the area.
Collins River (other)McMinnville (other)
WSMV·4 weeks ago
Industry·corporate
Discussion of MPD building returns
A new home for McMinnville Police Department (MPD) has been a goal for years, but renewed focus on the endeavor could soon bear results.
McMinnville Police Department (other)
Herald-Citizen.com·4 weeks ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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