Where is Olmsted Waste Energy?

In Olmsted 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 Olmsted Waste Energy?

11 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Olmsted Waste Energy?

EIA-860M names Olmsted County Public Works - (MN) 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 Olmsted Waste Energy LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Olmsted County Public Works - (MN) 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 "Olmsted Waste Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Olmsted Waste Energy still running?

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

Olmsted Waste Energy

Olmsted Waste Energy is a 11 MW biomass power plant in Olmsted County, Minnesota, operated by Olmsted County Public Works - (MN). EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1987 and 2010.

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: 11.3 MW; 9 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1987–2010
EIA plant ID: 50413

Where it is

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County: Olmsted County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.0261, -92.4323
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Olmsted County Public Works - (MN)
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Municipal Solid Waste, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 10 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

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Olmsted Waste Energy: FAQ

Where is Olmsted Waste Energy?: In Olmsted 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 Olmsted Waste Energy?: 11 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Olmsted Waste Energy?: EIA-860M names Olmsted County Public Works - (MN) 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 Olmsted Waste Energy LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Olmsted County Public Works - (MN) 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 "Olmsted Waste Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Olmsted Waste Energy still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.