In Ashland County, Wisconsin (WI). 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 Bay Front?

47 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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 Bay Front LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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 "Bay Front LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Bay Front still running?

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

Bay Front

Bay Front is a 47 MW biomass power plant in Ashland County, Wisconsin, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1952 and 1957.

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: 47.2 MW; 41 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1952–1957
EIA plant ID: 3982

Where it is

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County: Ashland County, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 46.5872, -90.9017
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

Every plant Northern States Power Co - Minnesota reports to EIA →

Bay Front: FAQ

Where is Bay Front?: In Ashland County, Wisconsin (WI). 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 Bay Front?: 47 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Bay Front?: EIA-860M names Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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 Bay Front LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Northern States Power Co - Minnesota 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 "Bay Front LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Bay Front still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.