Where is Rapids Energy Center?

In Itasca 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 Rapids Energy Center?

28 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Rapids Energy Center?

EIA-860M names ALLETE, 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 Rapids Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — ALLETE, 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 "Rapids Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Rapids Energy Center still running?

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

Rapids Energy Center

Rapids Energy Center is a 28 MW natural gas power plant in Itasca County, Minnesota, operated by ALLETE, Inc.. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1943 and 1980.

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: 28.4 MW; 23.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1943–1980
EIA plant ID: 10686

Where it is

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County: Itasca County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47.2348, -93.5372
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: ALLETE, Inc.
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 27 MW, Hydro 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant ALLETE, Inc. reports to EIA →

Rapids Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Rapids Energy Center?: In Itasca 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 Rapids Energy Center?: 28 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Rapids Energy Center?: EIA-860M names ALLETE, 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 Rapids Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — ALLETE, 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 "Rapids Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Rapids Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.