In Sherburne 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 Elk River?

191 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Great River Energy 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 Elk River LLC?

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

Is Elk River still running?

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

Elk River

Elk River is a 191 MW natural gas power plant in Sherburne County, Minnesota, operated by Great River Energy. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2009.

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: 191.3 MW; 208 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2009
EIA plant ID: 2039

Where it is

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County: Sherburne County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45.2968, -93.5584
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Great River Energy
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Great River Energy reports to EIA →

Elk River: FAQ

Where is Elk River?: In Sherburne 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 Elk River?: 191 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Elk River?: EIA-860M names Great River Energy 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 Elk River LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Great River Energy 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 "Elk River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Elk River still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.