Where is Hutchinson Plant #1?

In McLeod 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 Hutchinson Plant #1?

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

Who owns Hutchinson Plant #1?

EIA-860M names Hutchinson Utilities Comm 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 Hutchinson Plant #1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Hutchinson Utilities Comm 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 "Hutchinson Plant #1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Hutchinson Plant #1 still running?

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

Hutchinson Plant #1

Hutchinson Plant #1 is a 28 MW natural gas power plant in McLeod County, Minnesota, operated by Hutchinson Utilities Comm. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2013 and 2019.

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; 28.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2013–2019
EIA plant ID: 1980

Where it is

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County: McLeod County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.8957, -94.3684
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Hutchinson Utilities Comm
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

Every plant Hutchinson Utilities Comm reports to EIA →

Hutchinson Plant #1: FAQ

Where is Hutchinson Plant #1?: In McLeod 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 Hutchinson Plant #1?: 28 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Hutchinson Plant #1?: EIA-860M names Hutchinson Utilities Comm 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 Hutchinson Plant #1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Hutchinson Utilities Comm 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 "Hutchinson Plant #1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Hutchinson Plant #1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.