Coal power plants in Minnesota
7 operating coal power plants in Minnesota with 3,251 MW of coal capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Largest coal power plants in Minnesota
| # | Plant | Coal MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherburne CountySherburne County | 1,704 | 7,313 | 49.0% |
| 2 | Clay BoswellItasca County | 923 | 5,809 | 71.8% |
| 3 | Allen S KingWashington County | 598 | 890 | 17.0% |
| 4 | American Crystal Sugar East Grand ForksPolk County | 7.5 | 42.6 | 64.8% |
| 5 | Southern Minnesota Beet SugarRenville County | 7.5 | 25.5 | 38.9% |
| 6 | American Crystal Sugar CrookstonPolk County | 6.5 | 41.1 | 72.1% |
| 7 | American Crystal Sugar MoorheadClay County | 5.0 | 37.8 | 86.4% |
Projects where coal is the largest fuel or at least a fifth of nameplate capacity. MW is coal nameplate only; net generation covers the whole project. Source: EIA-860M August 2026, published 2026-09-24, and EIA-923 2025. Page updated 2026-10-04. Data sources
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