Summary of Electricity Activity in Minneapolis, MN
Summary of Minneapolis, MN Generation
Minneapolis, MN is ranked #1,294 out of 5,790 U.S. cities nationwide and #22 out of 254 Minnesota cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 37.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 8.5 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Power Plants | 6 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 271 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 662 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Minneapolis, MN
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
227.5 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#578 /1,467 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#9 /40 Minnesota Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Minneapolis, MN
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Minneapolis, MN
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #22 / 254 | #1294 / 5790 | 461.25 GWh | 8.47 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #9 / 40 | #578 / 1467 | 227.46 GWh | 4.23 M MMBtu |
| NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #1 / 4 | #28 / 54 | 92.44 GWh | 2.15 M MMBtu |
| Water | #4 / 21 | #345 / 892 | 75.66 GWh | 278.42 k MMBtu |
| Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #1 / 4 | #28 / 54 | 75.63 GWh | 1.76 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Minneapolis, MN
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covanta Hennepin Energy | Covanta Energy Co | 169.5 GWh | 3.9 M MMBtu | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.5% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.6% Natural Gas : 0.8% |
| Univ Minnesota CHP Plant | University of Minnesota Central Utilities | 166.3 GWh | 2.5 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Riverside (MN) | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 49.8 GWh | 1.5 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Hennepin Island | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | 47.1 GWh | 172.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| SAF Hydroelectric LLC | SAF Hydroelectric LLC | 28.5 GWh | 106.0 k MMBtu | Water |
| Southeast Steam Plant | University of Minnesota Central Utilities | 0.0 Wh | 317.0 k MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #481 | Burnsville | 2.3 TWh | 2 |
| #3638 | Corcoran | 16.3 GWh | 2 |
| #5582 | Eagan | 180.0 MWh | 5 |
| #2645 | Inver Grove Heights | 64.2 GWh | 2 |
| #1576 | Rosemount | 319.1 GWh | 5 |
| #1409 | Shakopee | 399.1 GWh | 5 |
| #5356 | South St. Paul | 1.4 GWh | 1 |
| #370 | St. Paul | 3.4 TWh | 6 |
| #5254 | St. Paul Park | 1.8 GWh | 1 |
| #4663 | Woodbury | 4.4 GWh | 1 |