Prairie Island is a nuclear power facility located in Welch, Minnesota, operating under the jurisdiction of the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO). With an operating capacity of 1,092 megawatts, the plant plays a crucial role in the energy landscape of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) power control area. The facility is regulated and is primarily owned and operated by Northern States Power Company, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy. Prairie Island utilizes nuclear fuel to generate electricity, contributing to the region’s energy supply while adhering to stringent regulatory standards.
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