Where is Covanta Hennepin Energy?

In Hennepin County, Minnesota (MN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Covanta Hennepin Energy?

40 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Covanta Hennepin Energy?

EIA-860M names Covanta Energy Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Covanta Hennepin Energy LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Covanta Energy Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covanta Hennepin Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Covanta Hennepin Energy still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Covanta Hennepin Energy

Covanta Hennepin Energy is a 40 MW biomass power plant in Hennepin County, Minnesota, operated by Covanta Energy Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 1989.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 39.5 MW; 33.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 10013

Where it is

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County: Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.9833, -93.2804
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Covanta Energy Co
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Municipal Solid Waste
Status: Operating

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Covanta Hennepin Energy: FAQ

Where is Covanta Hennepin Energy?: In Hennepin County, Minnesota (MN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Covanta Hennepin Energy?: 40 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Covanta Hennepin Energy?: EIA-860M names Covanta Energy Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Covanta Hennepin Energy LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Covanta Energy Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covanta Hennepin Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Covanta Hennepin Energy still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.