In Scott 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 Blue Lake?

362 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

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

Is Blue Lake still running?

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

Blue Lake

Blue Lake is a 362 MW natural gas power plant in Scott County, Minnesota, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2005 and 2025.

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: 362 MW; 328.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 2005–2025
EIA plant ID: 8027

Where it is

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County: Scott County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.7855, -93.4315
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, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

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

Blue Lake: FAQ

Where is Blue Lake?: In Scott 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 Blue Lake?: 362 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Blue Lake?: 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 Blue Lake 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 "Blue Lake LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Blue Lake still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.