Where is Preston (MN)?

In Fillmore 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 Preston (MN)?

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

Who owns Preston (MN)?

EIA-860M names Preston Public 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 Preston (MN) LLC?

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

Is Preston (MN) still running?

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

Preston (MN)

Preston (MN) is a 4 MW natural gas power plant in Fillmore County, Minnesota, operated by Preston Public Utilities Comm. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1949 and 1974.

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: 3.7 MW; 4.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1949–1974
EIA plant ID: 2004

Where it is

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County: Fillmore County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43.6661, -92.0831
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Preston Public Utilities Comm
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 3 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Preston Public Utilities Comm reports to EIA →

Preston (MN): FAQ

Where is Preston (MN)?: In Fillmore 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 Preston (MN)?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Preston (MN)?: EIA-860M names Preston Public 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 Preston (MN) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Preston Public 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 "Preston (MN) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Preston (MN) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.