PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/10686
EIA plant 10686
Grand Rapids · Itasca · MN
Rapids Energy Center
Operated by ALLETE, Inc.
Published location
Where is Rapids Energy Center?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
47.234825, -93.537169
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5,460 MWh |
| 2 | 4,624 MWh |
| 3 | 4,486 MWh |
| 4 | 2,987 MWh |
| 5 | 3,084 MWh |
| 6 | 2,958 MWh |
| 7 | 2,725 MWh |
| 8 | 1,555 MWh |
| 9 | 2,431 MWh |
| 10 | 2,301 MWh |
| 11 | 3,495 MWh |
| 12 | 4,072 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | NG | 14 | OP |
| 6 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | NG | 12.5 | OP |
| HYD | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 1.9 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
10686
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Mississippi River
Data edition
2024-final