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
Osage (IA)	City of Osage - (IA)	Osage, IA	4 GWh	Aug 1963	Dec 2023	Wind : 73.8% Solar : 26.2%
Osage Dam	Union Electric Co - (MO)	Eldon, MO	176 GWh	Sep 1931	Dec 2023	Water
Orion Community Solar	Orion Community Solar	St. Joseph, MN	5 GWh	Dec 2016	Dec 2023	Solar
Orient Wind Farm	MidAmerican Energy Co	Orient, IA	2 TWh	Nov 2018	Aug 2024	Wind
OREG 3 Inc	Ormat Nevada Inc	Trimont, MN	36 GWh	Jul 2010	Aug 2024	Waste Heat
Optimum Wind 7 LLC	Optimum Wind 7 LLC	Nevada, IA	10 GWh	Feb 2017	Dec 2023	Wind
Optimum Wind 6 LLC	Optimum Wind 6 LLC	Nevada, IA	9 GWh	Feb 2017	Dec 2023	Wind
Optimum Wind 5 LLC	Optimum Wind 5 LLC	Nevada, IA	8 GWh	Feb 2017	Dec 2023	Wind
Optimum Wind 4 LLC	Optimum Wind 4 LLC	Nevada, IA	8 GWh	Feb 2017	Dec 2023	Wind
Optimum Wind 3 LLC	Optimum Wind 3 LLC	Nevada, IA	7 GWh	Feb 2017	Dec 2023	Wind
Onion River	Wisconsin Power & Light Co	Sheboygan Cedar Grove, WI	147 GWh	Nov 2023	Aug 2024	Solar
Onalaska Campus Landfill Biogas	Gundersen Lutheran Biogas I LLC	Onalaska, WI	4 GWh	Feb 2012	Dec 2023	Landfill Gas
Omega Hills Gas Recovery	WM Renewable Energy LLC	Germantown, WI	86 GWh	Nov 1985	Aug 2024	Landfill Gas
Olney Solar II CSG	Olney Solar II, LLC	Olney, IL	4 GWh	May 2021	Dec 2023	Solar
Olmsted Waste Energy	Olmsted County Public Works	Rochester, MN	40 GWh	Mar 1987	Dec 2023	Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.5% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.6% Natural Gas : 0.9%
Oliver Wind III, LLC	Oliver Wind III, LLC	Mandan, ND	419 GWh	Dec 2016	Aug 2024	Wind
Olinda Trail Solar	Olinda Trail Solar LLC	Lindstrom, MN	2 GWh	Aug 2019	Dec 2023	Solar
Old Gold Energy Center, LLC	Old Gold Energy Center, LLC	Joice, IA	107 GWh	Sep 2001	Dec 2023	Wind
Ogden	City of Ogden - (IA)	Ogden, IA	5 MWh	Jun 1951	Dec 2023	Distillate Fuel Oil
OE IL Solar 3	OE IL Solar 3, LLC	Oregon, IL	4 GWh	Feb 2022	Dec 2023	Solar
Odin Wind Farm LLC	NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc	Mountainlake, MN	34 GWh	Apr 2008	Dec 2023	Wind
Odell Wind Farm	Algonquin Power Co	Mountain Lake, MN	739 GWh	Jun 2016	Dec 2023	Wind
Oconto Falls Upper	Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC	Oconto Falls, WI	3 GWh	Dec 1917	Dec 2023	Water
Oconto Falls Lower	Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC	Oconto Falls, WI	4 GWh	Dec 1970	Dec 2023	Water
Oakdale	Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co	Monticello, IN	20 GWh	Oct 1925	Dec 2023	Water
Oak Ridge Solar	AES Clean Energy	Oak Ridge, LA	314 GWh	Nov 2023	Aug 2024	Solar
Oak Ridge LFGTE	Wabash Valley Power Assn, Inc	Logansport, IN	22 GWh	Nov 2003	Dec 2023	Landfill Gas
Oak Point Cogen	Chevron Oronite Co LLC	Belle Chasse, LA	93 GWh	Sep 1999	Dec 2023	Natural Gas
Oak Hill Solar Array	Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co	Evansville, IN	3 GWh	Oct 2018	Dec 2023	Solar
Oak Glen Wind Farm	Minnesota Municipal Power Agny	Blooming Prairie, MN	96 GWh	Oct 2011	Dec 2023	Wind
O'Shea Solar Farm	DTE Electric Company	Detroit, MI	3 GWh	Jun 2017	Dec 2023	Solar
O'Fallon Renewable Energy Center	Union Electric Co - (MO)	O'Fallon, MO	5 GWh	Nov 2014	Dec 2023	Solar
O'Brien Wind	MidAmerican Energy Co	Primghar, IA	835 GWh	Aug 2016	Dec 2023	Wind
O'Brien Solar Fields	Madison Gas & Electric Co	Fitchburg, WI	37 GWh	Apr 2021	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Winegar Partnership Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Waseca, MN	2 GWh	Mar 2021	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Wayne Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Mantorville, MN	2 GWh	Dec 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Sunnyfield Farms Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Mazeppa, MN	2 GWh	May 2022	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Stein Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Taylors Falls, MN	2 GWh	Aug 2022	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Stavem Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Glenwood, MN	2 GWh	Aug 2021	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Shelly Solar LLC (CSG)	REA Investments, LLC	Cottonwood, MN	2 GWh	Aug 2022	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Schroeder Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Renville, MN	2 GWh	Dec 2022	Nov 2023	Solar
Novel Schmoll Farms Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Dodge Center, MN	2 GWh	Oct 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Reber Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Albany, MN	2 GWh	Oct 2019	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Peter Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Waterville, MN	2 GWh	Aug 2021	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Pederson Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Sauk Rapids, MN	2 GWh	Jul 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel OYA of Osakis CSG	NRG MN Community LLC	Osakis, MN	9 GWh	Jun 2018	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel - OYA of Mapleton CSG	NRG MN Community LLC	Mapleton, MN	6 GWh	Jun 2018	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Novak Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Foley, MN	1 GWh	Jul 2021	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel MNDot Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Afton, MN	2 GWh	Oct 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Martin Solar One LLC (McLeod) CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Lester Prairie, MN	2 GWh	Jul 2019	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Martens Solar LLC(CSG)	REA Investments, LLC	Lafayette, MN	2 GWh	Feb 2022	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Kanewischer Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Waseca, MN	2 GWh	Sep 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Jewison Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Janesville, MN	1 GWh	Sep 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Huneke Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Zumbrota, MN	2 GWh	Aug 2021	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Historical Society Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Sacred Heart, MN	2 GWh	Oct 2019	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Herickhoff Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Osakis, MN	2 GWh	Mar 2020	Oct 2023	Solar
Novel Herber Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Rollingstone, MN	2 GWh	Jan 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Handeland Solar LLC (CSG)	REA Investments, LLC	Clarkfield, MN	2 GWh	May 2022	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Haley Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Waseca, MN	2 GWh	May 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Denzer Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Minnesota City, MN	2 GWh	Jun 2022	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel DeCook Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Byron, MN	2 GWh	Feb 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Debra Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Mantorville, MN	2 GWh	Nov 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel David Solar LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Waseca, MN	2 GWh	Feb 2022	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Caroline Solar, LLC CSG	REA Investments, LLC	North Branch, MN	1 GWh	Apr 2023	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Byron Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Byron, MN	2 GWh	Apr 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Brooten Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Brooten, MN	2 GWh	Sep 2019	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Benedix Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Mantorville, MN	2 GWh	Nov 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Novel Bartel Solar CSG	REA Investments, LLC	Byron, MN	2 GWh	Mar 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Norway Point Hydropower Project	Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC	Alpena, MI	14 GWh	Aug 1990	Dec 2023	Water
Norway (MI)	City of Norway	Norway, MI	28 GWh	May 1905	Dec 2023	Water
Norway (IN)	Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co	Monticello, IN	14 GWh	May 1923	Dec 2023	Water
Northfield Solar CSG	Altus Power America Management, LLC	Northfield, MN	9 GWh	Jun 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Northfield Holdco CSG	Northfield Holdco LLC	Northfield, MN	7 GWh	Nov 2017	Dec 2023	Solar
Northfield Community Solar	Northfield Community Solar	Northfield, MN	8 GWh	Nov 2016	Dec 2023	Solar
Northern Wind	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota	Lake Wilson, MN	364 GWh	Dec 2022	Aug 2024	Wind
Northern Lights Wind LLC	Northern Lights Wind LLC (Longroad)	Pipestone, MN	157 MWh	Nov 2004	Dec 2023	Wind
Northern Iowa Windpower II	Avangrid Renewables LLC	Kensett, IA	129 GWh	Dec 2007	Dec 2023	Wind
Northern Cardinal Solar SCS IL 1, LLC	Sol Systems	Champaign, IL	19 GWh	Jan 2021	Dec 2023	Solar
Northeast (MI)	DTE Electric Company	Warren, MI	2 GWh	Apr 1966	Dec 2023	Natural Gas : 76.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 23.1%
North Star Solar Project	North Star Solar PV LLC	North Branch, MN	183 GWh	Nov 2016	Aug 2024	Solar
North Rock	Wisconsin Power & Light Co	Edgerton, WI	94 GWh	Sep 2022	Aug 2024	Solar
North Generation Plant	City of Greenfield - (IA)	Greenfield, IA	45 MWh	Dec 2001	Dec 2023	Distillate Fuel Oil
North English	MidAmerican Energy Co	Montezuma, IA	1 TWh	Nov 2018	Aug 2024	Wind
North Branch (MN)	North Branch Water & Light Comm	North Branch, MN	257 MWh	Sep 2003	Dec 2023	Distillate Fuel Oil
Noblesville	Duke Energy Indiana, LLC	Noblesville, IN	1 TWh	Aug 1950	Dec 2023	Natural Gas
Nobles Wind Project	Northern States Power Co - Minnesota	Reading, MN	739 GWh	Nov 2010	Aug 2024	Wind
Nobles 2 Wind Project	Nobles 2 Power Partners, LLC	Wilmont, MN	959 GWh	Nov 2020	Aug 2024	Wind
Noble Ridge LLC	RENEW Energy Inc	Wilmont, MN	81 MWh	Nov 2001	Nov 2023	Wind
NLMU Wind	New London Municipal Utilities	New London, IA	5 GWh	Oct 2011	Dec 2023	Wind
Ninth Street Hydropower Project	Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC	Alpena, MI	7 GWh	Aug 1990	Dec 2023	Water
Nine Springs	Madison Gas & Electric Co	Madison, WI	65 MWh	Nov 1964	Dec 2023	Natural Gas
Nine Mile Point	Entergy Louisiana LLC	Westwego, LA	9 TWh	Oct 1955	Aug 2024	Natural Gas
Nicollet Garden	Excelsior Energy Capital	Courtland, MN	2 GWh	Nov 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Nicollet Community Solar One LLC	Madison Energy Holdings LLC	Courtland, MN	2 GWh	Jun 2020	Dec 2023	Solar
Newton	Illinois Power Generating Co	Newton, IL	3 TWh	Oct 1977	Aug 2024	Subbituminous Coal : 99.9%
Newport Solar Project	Newport Solar, LLC	Newport, AR	330 GWh	Sep 2023	Aug 2024	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%
New Orleans Solar Station	Entergy New Orleans, LLC	New Orleans, LA	36 GWh	Nov 2019	Dec 2023	Solar
New Orleans Power	Entergy New Orleans, LLC	New Orleans, LA	123 GWh	Apr 2020	Aug 2024	Natural Gas
New Munich Solar	New Munich Solar LLC	Melrose, MN	2 GWh	Aug 2019	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