Where is Pleasant Valley (MN)?

In Mower 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 Pleasant Valley (MN)?

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

Who owns Pleasant Valley (MN)?

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 Pleasant Valley (MN) 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 "Pleasant Valley (MN) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Pleasant Valley (MN) still running?

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

Pleasant Valley (MN)

Pleasant Valley (MN) is a 468 MW natural gas power plant in Mower County, Minnesota, operated by Great River Energy. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2001 and 2002.

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: 467.8 MW; 424.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2001–2002
EIA plant ID: 7843

Where it is

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County: Mower County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43.7994, -92.6829
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 →

Pleasant Valley (MN): FAQ

Where is Pleasant Valley (MN)?: In Mower 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 Pleasant Valley (MN)?: 468 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Pleasant Valley (MN)?: 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 Pleasant Valley (MN) 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 "Pleasant Valley (MN) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Pleasant Valley (MN) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.