Fond Du Lac
14302 Oldenberg Parkway, Duluth, MN 55808Plant Summary Information
Fond Du Lac is ranked #7 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fond Du Lac is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Fond Du Lac |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | St. Louis County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 37.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 136.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,555 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #540 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #100 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fond Du Lac
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fond Du Lac (1894) |
| Plant Address | 14302 Oldenberg Parkway, Duluth, MN 55808 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.66677, -92.2939 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 37.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | St. Louis River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MP.FONDLA1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MP.FONDLA1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Fond Du Lac Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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