Where is Granite Falls 2?

In Yellow Medicine 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 Granite Falls 2?

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

Who owns Granite Falls 2?

EIA-860M names City of Granite Falls - (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 Granite Falls 2 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Granite Falls - (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 "Granite Falls 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Granite Falls 2 still running?

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

Granite Falls 2

Granite Falls 2 is a 6 MW oil-fired power plant in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, operated by City of Granite Falls - (MN). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2003.

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: 6 MW; 6 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2003
EIA plant ID: 7977

Where it is

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County: Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.8047, -95.557
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Granite Falls - (MN)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant City of Granite Falls - (MN) reports to EIA →

Granite Falls 2: FAQ

Where is Granite Falls 2?: In Yellow Medicine 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 Granite Falls 2?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Granite Falls 2?: EIA-860M names City of Granite Falls - (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 Granite Falls 2 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Granite Falls - (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 "Granite Falls 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Granite Falls 2 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.