Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
Balancing Authority Summary Information
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. is ranked #2 out of 65 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. |
|---|---|
| States | Arkansas Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana North Dakota South Dakota Texas Wisconsin |
| Last Update | Nov 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 631.0 TWh |
| Power Plants | 2,653 |
| Utilities | 1,202 |
| Ranked #2 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation | |
| Ranked #2 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas | |
| Power Plant Types | Natural Gas | 39.8% Coal | 26.3% Wind | 15.6% Nuclear | 14% Solar | 2.1% Water | 1.7% Other Fuel | 0.4% |
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Daily Net Generation for Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. for the past 3 Years
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN CSG 2019-38 DE LLC | MN CSG 2019-38 DE LLC | Cleveland, MN | 2 GWh | Oct 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sherburne North Project CSG | MN Solar Community, LLC | St. Cloud, MN | 9 GWh | Jun 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Equuleus Community Solar Gardens | MN8 Energy LLC | Rosemount, MN | 8 GWh | Jul 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| R M Heskett | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | Mandan, ND | 32 GWh | Oct 1954 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Miles City GT | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | Miles City, MT | 202 MWh | Apr 1972 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Glendive GT | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | Glendive, MT | 2 GWh | May 1979 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 96.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.9% |
| Cedar Hills Wind Farm | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | Rhame, ND | 52 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Diamond Willow Wind Facility | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | Baker, MT | 82 GWh | Nov 2007 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Glen Ullin Station 6 | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | Glen Ullin, ND | 38 GWh | Jun 2009 | Dec 2023 | Waste Heat |
| Thunder Spirit Wind, LLC | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | Hettinger, ND | 488 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Lewis & Clark | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co | Richland, MT | 17 GWh | Sep 1958 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Montevideo Solar LLC, CSG | Montevideo Solar LLC | Montevideo, MN | 10 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Moose Lake | Moose Lake Water & Light Comm | Moose Lake, MN | 48 MWh | Oct 1952 | Dec 2023 | Distillate Fuel Oil : 75.5% Natural Gas : 24.5% |
| Moraine Sands Wind Power | Moraine Sands Wind Power, LLC | Mason City, IL | 445 GWh | Nov 2023 | Aug 2024 | Wind |
| Moraine CSG | Moraine Solar, LLC | Downs, IL | 8 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Morgan Community Solar | Morgan Community Solar | Morgan, MN | 5 GWh | Mar 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Morgan Solar 1 CSG | Morgan Solar 1 LLC | Meredosia, IL | 4 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Morgan Solar 1b CSG | Morgan Solar 1b LLC | Meredosia, IL | 4 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Morgan Solar 2, LLC CSG | Morgan Solar 2, LLC | Murrayville, IL | 4 GWh | Oct 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Morgan Solar 4, LLC CSG | Morgan Solar 4, LLC | Murrayville, IL | 4 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery | Motiva Enterprises LLC | Port Arthur, TX | 2 TWh | May 1957 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas : 90.6% Other Gas : 9.4% |
| MSC-Chisago01 LLC CSG | MSC-Chisago01 LLC | Taylors Falls, MN | 2 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| MSC-Chisago02 LLC | MSC-Chisago02 LLC | Taylors Falls, MN | 2 GWh | Jul 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| MSC-Empire01, LLC | MSC-Empire01, LLC | Farmington, MN | 236 MWh | Jul 2019 | Oct 2023 | Solar |
| MSC-GreyCloud01 Community Solar | MSC-GreyCloud01 LLC | St. Paul Park, MN | 2 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| MSC-Rice01 LLC CSG | MSC-Rice01 LLC | Morristown, MN | 2 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| MSC-Scandia01 CSG | MSC-Scandia01 LLC | Scandia, MN | 2 GWh | Mar 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| MSC-Scott01 LLC | MSC-Scott01 LLC | Jordan, MN | 2 GWh | Jul 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Mud Garden Solar | Mud Garden LLC | Gaylord, MN | 2 GWh | Feb 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Mulligan Solar, LLC | Mulligan Solar | Broadwell, IL | 152 GWh | Jun 2022 | Aug 2024 | Solar |
| Holland Energy Facility | NAES Corporation - (WA) | Beecher City, IL | 3 TWh | Aug 2002 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
| NCAH Central Utility Plant | National Centers for Animal Health | Ames, IA | 15 GWh | May 1996 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| Kaus Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Claremont, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Canopus Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Belgrade, MN | 2 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Deneb Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Belgrade, MN | 2 GWh | Apr 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Leo Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Hadley, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Auriga Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Slayton, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Johnson Solar CSG | National Grid Renewables | Edgerton, MN | 9 GWh | Dec 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Crux Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Kasson, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Cassiopeia Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Glenwood, MN | 2 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Koppelman Sun CSG | National Grid Renewables | Eagle Lake, MN | 8 GWh | Oct 2017 | Aug 2023 | Solar |
| DodgeSun CSG | National Grid Renewables | Kasson, MN | 9 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Kramer Solar CSG | National Grid Renewables | Hector, MN | 6 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Aquila Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Glenwood, MN | 2 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Aquarius Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Tracy, MN | 2 GWh | Apr 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Hydra Community Solar Garden, LLC (CSG) | National Grid Renewables | Dundas, MN | 2 GWh | Apr 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Marmas Solar CSG | National Grid Renewables | St. Cloud, MN | 7 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| WasecaSun | National Grid Renewables | Waseca, MN | 10 GWh | Jan 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Libra Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Glenwood, MN | 2 GWh | Oct 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sagitta Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Clara City, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Acturus Community Solar | National Grid Renewables | Kasota, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Marigold Community Solar Garden, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Waterville, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Bellflower Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Brooten, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Iris Solar, LLC (MN) | National Grid Renewables | Nicollet, MN | 2 GWh | Sep 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Bingham Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | St. Johns, MI | 38 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Temperance Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Erie, MI | 41 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Kerria Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Renville, MN | 2 GWh | Sep 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Primrose Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Mankato, MN | 2 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Coral Bells Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | North Branch, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Hyacinth Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Northfield, MN | 2 GWh | Sep 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Lantana Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Glenwood, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Prairie Wolf Solar LLC | National Grid Renewables | Ashmore Township, IL | 368 GWh | Oct 2021 | Aug 2024 | Solar |
| Honeysuckle Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Lester Prairie, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Altair Community Solar Garden | National Grid Renewables | New Richmond, MN | 2 GWh | Jan 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Capricornus Community Solar Garden | National Grid Renewables | Paynsville, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| St. Cloud Solar CSG | National Grid Renewables | St. Cloud, MN | 8 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Geranium Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Raymond, MN | 2 GWh | Sep 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Lindstrom Solar CSG | National Grid Renewables | Lindstrom, MN | 5 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Rengstorf Solar CSG | National Grid Renewables | Coutland, MN | 9 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Camellia Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Glenwood, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Allium Community Solar Garden, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Paynesville, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Aster Community Solar Garden, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Raymond, MN | 2 GWh | Sep 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Westport Community Solar, LLC | National Grid Renewables | Lake Lillian, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| National Energy of McBain | National Salvage & Service Corporation | McBain, MI | 136 GWh | Nov 1988 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 85.7% Tire-derived Fuels : 14.2% |
| National Energy of Lincoln | National Salvage & Service Corporation | Lincoln, MI | 141 GWh | Dec 1988 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 82.2% Tire-derived Fuels : 17.0% Natural Gas : 0.8% |
| SolarClub 35 LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Mankato, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SolarClub 10 LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Monticello, MN | 1 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SolarClub 15 LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Clear Lake, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Nautilus Lindstrom Solar (CSG) | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Lindstrom, MN | 3 GWh | Feb 2019 | Aug 2024 | Solar |
| Nautilus Winsted Solar (CSG) | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Winsted, MN | 5 GWh | Mar 2019 | Aug 2024 | Solar |
| Nautilus Saint Cloud Solar (CSG) | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Saint Cloud, MN | 8 GWh | Mar 2019 | Aug 2024 | Solar |
| SolarClub 20 LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Wabasha, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sacred Heart CSG1, LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Sacred Heart, MN | 2 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SolarClub 23 LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | La Crescent, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SolarClub 28 LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Gaylord, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Stewart CSG1, LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Stewart, MN | 2 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Plato CSG1, LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Glencoe, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SolarClub 03 | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Starbuck, MN | 327 MWh | Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Paynesville CSG1, LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Paynesville, MN | 2 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Lowry CSG2, LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Glenwood, MN | 2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Buffalo Lake, MN | 2 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Brooten CSG1, LLC | Nautilus Solar Solutions | Brooten, MN | 2 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Biron Mill | ND Paper, Inc. | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 186 GWh | Aug 1947 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 60.2% Subbituminous Coal : 38.6% Bituminous Coal : 1.1% |
| New Germany Community Solar Garden | New Germany Solar I LLC | New Germany, MN | 2 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| NLMU Wind | New London Municipal Utilities | New London, IA | 5 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| New Munich Solar | New Munich Solar LLC | Melrose, MN | 2 GWh | Aug 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| New Ulm | New Ulm Public Utilities Comm | New Ulm, MN | 1 GWh | Dec 1956 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 88.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 12.0% |
| Newport Solar Project | Newport Solar, LLC | Newport, AR | 330 GWh | Sep 2023 | Aug 2024 | Solar |
| Point Beach Nuclear Plant | NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC | Two Rivers, WI | 10 TWh | May 1969 | Aug 2024 | Nuclear |
| Spartan PV 1, LLC | NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation | East Lansing, MI | 13 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Surrounding Balancing Authorities
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. - Yadkin Division | 894.0 GWh | 4 |
| #26 | Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. | 22.7 TWh | 47 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 110.9 TWh | 556 |
| #51 | Duke Energy Progress West | 4.1 TWh | 10 |
| #24 | Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company | 33.2 TWh | 20 |
| #1 | PJM Interconnection, LLC | 843.8 TWh | 2,305 |
| #21 | Public Service Company of Colorado | 45.1 TWh | 201 |
| #5 | Southwest Power Pool | 290.4 TWh | 762 |
| #53 | Southwestern Power Administration | 3.5 TWh | 31 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 157.5 TWh | 170 |
Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation
| Rank | Balancing Authority | Annual Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PJM Interconnection, LLC | 843.8 TWh | 2,305 |
| #2 | Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. | 631.0 TWh | 2,653 |
| #3 | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. | 461.0 TWh | 1,139 |
| #5 | Southwest Power Pool | 290.4 TWh | 762 |
| #6 | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans | 247.9 TWh | 393 |
| #7 | California Independent System Operator | 191.5 TWh | 1,943 |
| #9 | Tennessee Valley Authority | 157.5 TWh | 170 |
| #10 | Florida Power & Light Co. | 147.7 TWh | 159 |
| #12 | New York Independent System Operator | 130.0 TWh | 1,100 |
| #13 | Duke Energy Carolinas | 110.9 TWh | 556 |