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Inver Hills Power Plant284.4 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

Inver Hills Power Plant is a vital gas-fired energy generation facility located in the United States, specifically in Minnesota at coordinates 44.7810, -93.0420. This plant, with a capacity of 284.4 MW, plays a significant role in the local energy mix, ensuring a stable electricity supply for both residential and commercial users. The facility is operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, which has been pivotal in maintaining energy reliability in the region. Utilizing natural gas as its primary fuel source, the Inver Hills Power Plant benefits from lower emissions compared to traditional coal-fired plants, aligning with national and state-level goals for cleaner energy production. The operational context of this power plant is particularly significant as the United States continues to transition towards more sustainable energy sources, thereby reducing its carbon footprint. Since its inception, the Inver Hills Power Plant has become an integral part of Minnesota's energy landscape, contributing to energy security and supporting local economic growth through reliable energy generation.

Capacity
284.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2002

24 years old

Owner
Calpine Corporation
Location
44.7810°, -93.0420°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,180. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #6,313 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,328 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

24 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Calpine Corporation operates 6 plants totalling 2,529 MW

Regional density

236 plants within 100 km, 13,133 MW combined

Nearest plant: MSC-GreyCloud01 Community Solar (4.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 44.781000, -93.042000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
549.3 Kt
1121 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.18 Mt
Over 24 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2032
6 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
119.4K
cars per year
73.2K
homes per year
25.0M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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