Where is Sherburne County?

In Sherburne 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 Sherburne County?

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

Who owns Sherburne County?

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 Sherburne County 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 "Sherburne County LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Sherburne County still running?

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

Sherburne County

Sherburne County is a 2 GW coal power plant in Sherburne County, Minnesota, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1976 and 1987.

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: 1,704 MW; 1,556 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1976–1987
EIA plant ID: 6090

Where it is

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County: Sherburne County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45.3808, -93.8931
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal
Status: Operating

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

Sherburne County: FAQ

Where is Sherburne County?: In Sherburne 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 Sherburne County?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sherburne County?: 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 Sherburne County 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 "Sherburne County LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sherburne County still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.