In Dakota 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 Black Dog?

563 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 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 Black Dog 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 "Black Dog LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Black Dog still running?

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

Black Dog

Black Dog is a 563 MW natural gas power plant in Dakota County, Minnesota, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1954 and 2018.

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: 562.8 MW; 491 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1954–2018
EIA plant ID: 1904

Where it is

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County: Dakota County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.8108, -93.2501
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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

Black Dog: FAQ

Where is Black Dog?: In Dakota 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 Black Dog?: 563 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Black Dog?: 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 Black Dog 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 "Black Dog LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Black Dog still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.