Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.

Balancing Authority Summary Information

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. is ranked #2 out of 65 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.

Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
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Last Update Jan 2026
Annual Generation 656.9 TWh
Power Plants2,831
Utilities1,296
Ranked #2 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #2 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 35.4% Coal | 28.9% Wind | 15.1% Nuclear | 14% Solar | 4.6% Water | 1.5% Other Fuel | 0.6%

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Daily Net Generation for Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. for the past 3 Years

List of All Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Power Plants

Displaying Results 201 to 300 of 2,139
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Crystal Lake 3 LLCCrystal Lake 3 LLCBritt, IA233 GWhNov 2009Oct 2025 Wind
Pine Tree Acres WM LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLCLenox, MI81 GWhFeb 2012Oct 2025 Landfill Gas
Sherburne CountyNorthern States Power Co - MinnesotaBecker, MN7 TWhMar 1976Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.9%
Lewis & ClarkMontana-Dakota Utilities CoRichland, MT8 GWhSep 1958Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Buffalo Ridge II LLCAvangrid Power LLCElkton, SD468 GWhNov 2010Oct 2025 Wind
Gratiot Wind ParkDTE Electric CompanyBreckenridge, MI223 GWhOct 2011Oct 2025 Wind
Archer Daniels Midland DecaturArcher Daniels Midland CoDecatur, IL899 GWhMar 1987Oct 2025 Bituminous Coal : 60.3% Subbituminous Coal : 39.4%
Smithland Hydroelectric PlantAmerican Mun Power-Ohio, IncSmithland, KY333 GWhJun 2017Oct 2025 Water
Archer Daniels Midland Cedar RapidsArcher Daniels Midland CoCedar Rapids, IA995 GWhOct 1988Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 59.8% Natural Gas : 24.6% Bituminous Coal : 15.6%
Cannon Falls Energy CenterInvenergy Services LLCCannon Falls, MN893 GWhMar 2008Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Perryville Power StationEntergy Louisiana LLCSterlington, LA3 TWhMay 2001Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Archer Daniels Midland ClintonArcher Daniels Midland CoClinton, IA726 GWhJan 2009Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 90.3% Other Biomass Solids : 8.0% Bituminous Coal : 1.6%
Riverside Energy CenterWisconsin Power & Light CoBeloit, WI3 TWhMay 2004Oct 2025 Natural Gas
R M SchahferNorthern Indiana Pub Serv CoWheatfield, IN2 TWhNov 1976Oct 2025 Bituminous Coal : 93.7% Natural Gas : 6.3%
Lakefield Wind Project LLCEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Lakefield, MN333 GWhSep 2011Oct 2025 Wind
Grand GulfSystem Energy Resources, IncPort Gibson, MS11 TWhJun 1985Oct 2025 Nuclear
Sabine River OperationsThe Dow Chemical CompanyOrange, TX3 TWhDec 1947Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 99.3% Other Gas : 0.7%
Midland Cogeneration VentureMidland Cogeneration VentureMidland, MI10 TWhMay 1989Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Magnet CoveArkansas Electric Coop CorpMalvern, AR4 TWhJun 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
OREG 3 IncOrmat Nevada IncTrimont, MN42 GWhJul 2010Oct 2025 Waste Heat
Montfort Wind Energy CenterWisconsin Electric Power CoMontfort, WI54 GWhMay 2002Oct 2025 Wind
Iowa Lakes Community College Wind FarmIowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville, IA2 GWhJan 2005Oct 2025 Wind
R D MorrowCooperative EnergyPurvis, MS3 TWhMar 1978Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Glacier HillsWisconsin Electric Power CoCambria, WI361 GWhNov 2011Oct 2025 Wind
Big Cajun 2Louisiana Generating LLCNew Roads, LA2 TWhJun 1981Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 69.0% Natural Gas : 31.0%
Greenwood (MI)DTE Electric CompanyAvoca, MI1 TWhJun 1979Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Elk RiverGreat River EnergyElk River, MN76 GWhDec 1950Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 99.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9%
MNDOT Standby GenerationState of Minnesota Department of AdministrationSt. Paul, MN39 MWhJun 1995Oct 2025 Distillate Fuel Oil
MoselleCooperative EnergyMoselle, MS2 TWhJul 1970Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Coal CreekRainbow Energy CenterUnderwood, ND8 TWhMay 1979Oct 2025 Refined Coal : 99.9%
LabadieUnion Electric Co - (MO)Labadie, MO16 TWhMay 1970Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.9%
Prairie State Generating StationPrairie State Generating Co LLCMarissa, IL11 TWhMay 2012Oct 2025 Bituminous Coal : 99.8%
SiouxUnion Electric Co - (MO)West Alton, MO4 TWhApr 1967Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 73.7% Bituminous Coal : 26.2%
International Falls PowerBoise White Paper LLCInternational Falls, MN49 GWhDec 1923Oct 2025 Water
Quilt Block Wind Farm LLCQuilt Block Wind Farm LLCDarlington, WI382 GWhAug 2017Oct 2025 Wind
Boise Cascade International FallsBoise White Paper LLCInternational Falls, MN337 GWhDec 1926Oct 2025 Black Liquor : 63.8% Natural Gas : 22.3% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 12.5% Sludge Waste : 1.3%
Expander TurbineCleveland CliffsEast Chicago, IN86 GWhApr 1981Oct 2025 Blast Furnace Gas
Granite City WorksUnited States Steel Granite City WorksGranite City, IL459 GWhMay 2010Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 50.8% Purchased Steam : 49.2%
R M HeskettMontana-Dakota Utilities CoMandan, ND57 GWhOct 1954Oct 2025 Natural Gas
NewtonIllinois Power Generating CoNewton, IL4 TWhOct 1977Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.9%
Milton R YoungMinnkota Power Coop, IncCenter, ND4 TWhSep 1970Oct 2025 Lignite Coal : 99.9%
Merricourt Wind Energy CenterOtter Tail Power CoKulm, ND593 GWhNov 2020Oct 2025 Wind
Lewis CreekEntergy Texas Inc.Willis, TX2 TWhNov 1970Oct 2025 Natural Gas
SabineEntergy Texas Inc.Orange, TX3 TWhDec 1961Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Nobles Wind ProjectNorthern States Power Co - MinnesotaReading, MN805 GWhNov 2010Oct 2025 Wind
Anheuser-Busch St LouisAnheuser-Busch IncSt. Louis, MO42 GWhDec 1938Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 93.3% Other Biomass Gas : 6.7%
White BluffEntergy Arkansas LLCRedfield, AR3 TWhJul 1980Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.6%
John P MadgettDairyland Power CoopAlma, WI1 TWhOct 1979Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.8%
Consumer Operations LLCGeorgia-Pacific Consumer Oper. Green Bay LLCGreen Bay, WI224 GWhDec 1953Oct 2025 Natural Gas
T B Simon Power PlantMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI247 GWhNov 1965Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Waterford 3Entergy Louisiana LLCKillona, LA8 TWhAug 1985Oct 2025 Nuclear
Hancock County Wind Energy CenterFPL Energy Hancock County Wind, LLCGarner, IA247 GWhNov 2002Oct 2025 Wind
Fox Energy CenterWisconsin Public Service CorpWrightstown, WI4 TWhMay 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Escanaba MillBillerud Escanaba LLCEscanaba, MI467 GWhDec 1968Oct 2025 Black Liquor : 45.6% Natural Gas : 30.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 23.1% Residual Fuel Oil : 0.7%
Forward Wind Energy CenterWisconsin Public Service CorpBrownsville, WI138 GWhJun 2008Oct 2025 Wind
FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind II LLCFPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind II LLCBritt, IA710 GWhDec 2008Oct 2025 Wind
FPL Energy Story Wind LLCFPL Energy Story Wind LLCZearing, IA520 GWhNov 2008Oct 2025 Wind
FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind LLCFPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind LLCBritt, IA573 GWhNov 2008Oct 2025 Wind
Mosaic Phosphates Uncle SamMosaic Phosphates Co.Uncle Sam, LA41 GWhDec 1967Oct 2025 Waste Heat
Osceola Windpower IIOsceola Windpower IIHarris, IA197 GWhAug 2008Oct 2025 Wind
French IslandNorthern States Power Co - MinnesotaLa Cross, WI60 GWhDec 1939Oct 2025 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 47.8% Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 28.2% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 23.1%
CF Industries Yazoo City ComplexCF Industries Nitrogen LLCYazoo City, MS153 GWhJun 1984Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Covanta Hennepin EnergyCovanta Energy CoMinneapolis, MN170 GWhSep 1989Oct 2025 Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.6% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.7% Natural Gas : 0.7%
CoyoteOtter Tail Power CoBeulah, ND2 TWhApr 1981Oct 2025 Lignite Coal : 99.7%
Elm Road Generating StationWisconsin Electric Power CoOak Creek, WI7 TWhJan 2010Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 79.4% Bituminous Coal : 17.5% Natural Gas : 3.1%
Diesel GeneratorsMadison Gas & Electric CoMadison, WI861 MWhMay 2001Oct 2025 Distillate Fuel Oil
Fenton Wind FarmEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Chandler, MN350 GWhAug 2007Oct 2025 Wind
Port Washington Generating StationWisconsin Electric Power CoPort Washington, WI7 TWhJun 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
South Oak CreekWisconsin Electric Power CoOak Creek, WI2 TWhNov 1959Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.7%
Valley (WI)Wisconsin Electric Power CoMilwaukee, WI357 GWhMay 1968Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Arkansas Nuclear OneEntergy Arkansas LLCRussellville, AR15 TWhNov 1974Oct 2025 Nuclear
Emery StationInterstate Power and Light CoClear Lake, IA2 TWhApr 2004Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Point Beach Nuclear PlantNextEra Energy Point Beach LLCTwo Rivers, WI10 TWhMay 1969Oct 2025 Nuclear
EdgewaterWisconsin Power & Light CoSheboygan, WI2 TWhJun 1951Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.9%
ManitowocManitowoc Public UtilitiesManitowoc, WI191 GWhMay 1955Oct 2025 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 91.6% Petroleum Coke : 4.6% Bituminous Coal : 3.4%
Columbia (WI)Wisconsin Power & Light CoPardeville, WI6 TWhApr 1975Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.9%
New BadgerCity of KaukaunaKaukauna, WI47 GWhDec 2013Oct 2025 Water
Pioneer Prairie Wind FarmPioneer Prairie Wind Farm I, LLCMcIntire, IA846 GWhSep 2008Oct 2025 Wind
Butler RidgeButler Ridge Wind Energy CenterMayville, WI137 GWhJan 2009Oct 2025 Wind
Buffalo Ridge I LLCAvangrid Power LLCElkton, SD102 GWhMar 2009Oct 2025 Wind
PulliamWisconsin Public Service CorpGreen Bay, WI111 GWhAug 1949Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Spiritwood StationGreat River EnergySpiritwood, ND161 GWhOct 2014Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 58.4% Refined Coal : 41.6%
Tatanka Wind Power LLCAcciona Wind Energy USA LLCAshley, ND479 GWhDec 2007Oct 2025 Wind
WestonWisconsin Public Service CorpRothschild, WI5 TWhNov 1954Oct 2025 Subbituminous Coal : 99.4% Natural Gas : 0.6%
Central Michigan UniversityCentral Michigan UniversityMt. Pleasant, MI30 GWhNov 1987Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Emmons-Logan Wind, LLCEmmons-Logan Wind, LLCLinton, ND875 GWhNov 2019Oct 2025 Wind
Nobles 2 Wind ProjectNobles 2 Power Partners, LLCWilmont, MN947 GWhNov 2020Oct 2025 Wind
Assembly Solar II LLCAssembly Solar II LLCLennon, MI224 GWhNov 2021Oct 2025 Solar
Clinton LFGTEWabash Valley Power Assn, IncClinton, IL16 GWhJan 2006Oct 2025 Landfill Gas
St. Paul Intl Airport Red & Blue ParkingMetropolitan Airports CommissionSt. Paul, MN3 GWhNov 2015Oct 2025 Solar
Holliday Creek SolarMidAmerican Energy CoFort Dodge, IA205 GWhJun 2022Oct 2025 Solar
Prairie State Solar ProjectPrairie State Solar, LLCSwanwick Township, IL222 GWhJun 2021Oct 2025 Solar
Assembly Solar ProjectAssembly Solar I, LLCVenice Township, MI99 GWhNov 2020Oct 2025 Solar
Arbor Hill SolarMidAmerican Energy CoGreenfield, IA45 GWhDec 2021Oct 2025 Solar
Walnut Bend Solar Station PVWalnut Bend Solar StationMoro, AR213 GWhAug 2024Oct 2025 Solar
Cavalry Solar HybridCavalry Energy Center LLCMonon, IN371 GWhApr 2024Oct 2025 Solar
Plymouth WindMidAmerican Energy CoRemsen, IA777 GWhDec 2021Oct 2025 Wind
Sac County Wind, LLCSac County WindSac City, IA313 GWhNov 2021Oct 2025 Wind
North Star Solar ProjectNorth Star Solar PV LLCNorth Branch, MN179 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
Marshall Solar Energy ProjectMarshall Solar Energy ProjectMarshall, MN95 GWhDec 2016Oct 2025 Solar

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