Where is Silver Bay Power?

In Lake 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 Silver Bay Power?

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

Who owns Silver Bay Power?

EIA-860M names Cleveland Cliffs Inc 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 Silver Bay Power LLC?

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

Is Silver Bay Power still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Silver Bay Power

Silver Bay Power is a 132 MW coal power plant in Lake County, Minnesota, operated by Cleveland Cliffs Inc. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1955 and 1962.

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: 131.6 MW; 105 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1955–1962
EIA plant ID: 10849

Where it is

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County: Lake County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47.2866, -91.2605
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Cleveland Cliffs Inc
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant Cleveland Cliffs Inc reports to EIA →

Silver Bay Power: FAQ

Where is Silver Bay Power?: In Lake 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 Silver Bay Power?: 132 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Silver Bay Power?: EIA-860M names Cleveland Cliffs Inc 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 Silver Bay Power LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cleveland Cliffs Inc 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 "Silver Bay Power LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Silver Bay Power still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.