Hoot Lake
FERGUS FALLS, MN · Otter Tail · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Hoot Lake sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#2,024 of 8,713 nationally, #34 of 158 in MN).
- National rank #2,024 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #34 of 158 in MN
- #891 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- -84.6% since 2011
Hoot Lake vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
147,983 2024th of 8713 higher than 6,689 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2021
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #891 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 147,983 |
| 2020 | 239,930 |
| 2019 | 364,976 |
| 2018 | 619,662 |
| 2017 | 298,441 |
| 2016 | 251,033 |
| 2015 | 340,742 |
| 2014 | 662,830 |
| 2013 | 964,454 |
| 2012 | 792,165 |
| 2011 | 962,991 |
Facility insight: Hoot Lake
Hoot Lake (GHGRP ID 1000694) is a high-volume reporter at 148K MT CO₂e in 2021 from FERGUS FALLS, MN (#2,024 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
Across 2011–2021, annual CO₂e fell 84.6%; peak load was 964K MT in 2013. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2021, a complete 11-year record.
Peak year was 2013 at 964K MT CO2e; latest 2021 sits 84.7% below that peak (148K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2014→2015 (-48.6%, 322K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Hoot Lake rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Hoot Lake ranks #2,024 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #34 of 158 facilities in MN (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Hoot Lake? ▼
Hoot Lake's 148K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,689 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (77%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Hoot Lake emit? ▼
Hoot Lake reported 148K MT CO2e in 2021.
Where does Hoot Lake rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Hoot Lake ranks #891 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Hoot Lake reducing emissions? ▼
Over 11 reporting years (2011–2021), Hoot Lake's emissions have decreased by 84.6%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside MN for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside MN (148K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside MN.