Cannon Falls Energy Center
525 North Park Drive, Cannon Falls, MN 55009Plant Summary Information
Cannon Falls Energy Center is ranked #15 out of 759 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cannon Falls Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 153.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cannon Falls Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Invenergy Services LLC |
| Location | Goodhue County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 809.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #879 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #472 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 54 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cannon Falls Energy Center
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Cannon Falls Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cannon Falls Energy Center (56241) |
| Plant Address | 525 North Park Drive, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 |
| Utility | Invenergy Services LLC (49893) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.53669, -92.91553 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2008 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 809.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 08-1333-001 |
| 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 | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | GREATER MINNESOTA GAS INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator UNT1 Details Operating April 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 173.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 158 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 181 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 155 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 155 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 164 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 164 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator UNT2 Details Operating April 2008
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 173.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 158 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 181 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 155 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 155 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 164 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 164 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Cannon Falls Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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