HERON LAKE BIOENERGY LLC
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HERON LAKE, MN · COTTONWOOD COUNTY · NAICS 325193
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 79,210 |
| 2022 | 83,023 |
| 2021 | 85,744 |
| 2020 | 61,426 |
| 2019 | 90,050 |
| 2018 | 92,810 |
| 2017 | 92,556 |
| 2016 | 88,541 |
| 2015 | 90,528 |
| 2014 | 82,993 |
| 2013 | 82,436 |
| 2012 | 81,410 |
| 2011 | 142,105 |
Facility Insight: HERON LAKE BIOENERGY LLC
HERON LAKE BIOENERGY LLC (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1005929) reported 79K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in HERON LAKE, MN within COTTONWOOD COUNTY. The site is classified under Other with NAICS code 325193.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 44.3%, with the peak observed year showing up to 142K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
HERON LAKE BIOENERGY LLC reports 79K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does HERON LAKE BIOENERGY LLC emit? ▼
HERON LAKE BIOENERGY LLC reported 79K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is HERON LAKE BIOENERGY LLC reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), HERON LAKE BIOENERGY LLC's emissions have decreased by 44.3%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.