Black Dog is a combined cycle power plant located in Burnsville, Minnesota, operating under the jurisdiction of the Midwest Reliability Organization. With an operating capacity of 298 megawatts, the facility plays a crucial role in the energy landscape of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator power control area. The plant is regulated and is primarily owned and operated by Northern States Power Company, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy. Utilizing natural gas as its fuel source, Black Dog exemplifies efficient energy production while adhering to regulatory standards.