Where is Inver Hills?

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 Inver Hills?

284 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Inver Hills?

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

Is Inver Hills still running?

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

Inver Hills

Inver Hills is a 284 MW natural gas power plant in Dakota County, Minnesota, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. EIA-860M lists 8 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1972 and 1997.

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: 284.4 MW; 275.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 8
In service: 1972–1997
EIA plant ID: 1913

Where it is

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County: Dakota County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.781, -93.042
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 Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (6) · Standby/Backup (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 281 MW, Petroleum 4 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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

Inver Hills: FAQ

Where is Inver Hills?: 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 Inver Hills?: 284 MW of nameplate capacity across 8 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Inver Hills?: 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 Inver Hills 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 "Inver Hills LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Inver Hills still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.