Where is Springfield (MN)?

In Brown 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 Springfield (MN)?

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

Who owns Springfield (MN)?

EIA-860M names Springfield Public Utils Comm - (MN) 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 Springfield (MN) LLC?

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

Is Springfield (MN) still running?

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

Springfield (MN)

Springfield (MN) is a 9 MW oil-fired power plant in Brown County, Minnesota, operated by Springfield Public Utils Comm - (MN). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1994 and 2001.

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: 9 MW; 9 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1994–2001
EIA plant ID: 2012

Where it is

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County: Brown County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.2395, -94.9763
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Springfield Public Utils Comm - (MN)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (4) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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Springfield (MN): FAQ

Where is Springfield (MN)?: In Brown 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 Springfield (MN)?: 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Springfield (MN)?: EIA-860M names Springfield Public Utils Comm - (MN) 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 Springfield (MN) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Springfield Public Utils Comm - (MN) 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 "Springfield (MN) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Springfield (MN) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.