Blue Lake Generating Plant
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SHAKOPEE, MN · Scott · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 48,735 |
| 2022 | 63,794 |
| 2021 | 101,580 |
| 2020 | 100,145 |
| 2019 | 43,321 |
| 2018 | 70,723 |
| 2017 | 55,001 |
| 2016 | 128,137 |
| 2015 | 48,363 |
| 2014 | 26,173 |
| 2013 | 70,492 |
| 2012 | 155,281 |
| 2011 | 61,347 |
Facility Insight: Blue Lake Generating Plant
Blue Lake Generating Plant (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1000424) reported 49K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in SHAKOPEE, MN within Scott. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221112.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 20.6%, with the peak observed year showing up to 155K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
Blue Lake Generating Plant reports 49K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does Blue Lake Generating Plant emit? ▼
Blue Lake Generating Plant reported 49K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is Blue Lake Generating Plant reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Blue Lake Generating Plant's emissions have decreased by 20.6%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.