Monticello Nuclear Facility

Monticello Nuclear Facility is a 685 MW nuclear power plant in Wright County, Minnesota, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 1971.

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
685 MW
617 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1971
EIA plant ID
1922

Where it is

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County
Wright County, Minnesota
Coordinates
45.3338, -93.8493
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Primary energy source
Nuclear
Technologies
Nuclear
Status
Operating

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

Monticello Nuclear Facility: FAQ

Where is Monticello Nuclear Facility?
In Wright 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 Monticello Nuclear Facility?
685 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Monticello Nuclear Facility?
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 Monticello Nuclear Facility 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 "Monticello Nuclear Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Monticello Nuclear Facility still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.