Where is North Branch (MN)?

In Chisago 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 North Branch (MN)?

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

Who owns North Branch (MN)?

EIA-860M names North Branch Water & Light 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 North Branch (MN) LLC?

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

Is North Branch (MN) still running?

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

North Branch (MN)

North Branch (MN) is a 11 MW oil-fired power plant in Chisago County, Minnesota, operated by North Branch Water & Light Comm. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2003 and 2011.

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: 11 MW; 10 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 2003–2011
EIA plant ID: 2002

Where it is

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County: Chisago County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45.5106, -92.979
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: North Branch Water & Light Comm
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

Every plant North Branch Water & Light Comm reports to EIA →

North Branch (MN): FAQ

Where is North Branch (MN)?: In Chisago 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 North Branch (MN)?: 11 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns North Branch (MN)?: EIA-860M names North Branch Water & Light 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 North Branch (MN) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North Branch Water & Light 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 "North Branch (MN) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is North Branch (MN) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.