Rapids Energy Center

502 Northwest Third Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Plant Summary Information

Rapids Energy Center is ranked #24 out of 55 natural gas power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Rapids Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 11.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Rapids Energy Center
Utility Name	ALLETE, Inc.
Location	Itasca County, MN
Initial Operation Date	January 1943
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	40.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #4,461 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,230 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #97 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #24 out of 55 Minnesota Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 81.7% Water : 18.3%
Previous Operator	Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Rapids Energy Center (10686)
Plant Address	502 Northwest Third Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Utility	ALLETE, Inc. (12647)
Latitude, Longitude	47.23483, -93.53717
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1943
Annual Generation	40.4 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 81.7% Water : 18.3%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Mississippi River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	GREAT LAKES GAS TRANSMISSION LP
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1943
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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