Power Plants Near 56627 — Big Falls, MN
2 power plants within 50 miles of ZIP 56627 (Big Falls, Minnesota). Click any plant for capacity, generation, emissions, and generator-level detail.
Centroid: 48.1560, -93.7296 · County: Koochiching
| Distance | Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.5 mi | Boise Cascade International Falls International Falls, MN | Biomass | 52 MW | Boise White Paper Llc |
| 34.6 mi | International Falls Power International Falls, MN | Hydroelectric | 14 MW | Boise White Paper Llc |
Power generation near this area
There are 2 power plants within 50 miles of Big Falls, Minnesota (ZIP 56627), with a combined 67 MW of nameplate capacity. Biomass is the most common fuel type in this area with 1 of the 2 nearby plants. The closest plant is Boise Cascade International Falls at 34.5 miles.
Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.
All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Minnesota, visit the Minnesota state page.
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