M L Hibbard
4913 Main Street, Duluth, MN 55807Plant Summary Information
M L Hibbard is ranked #3 out of 7 wood/wood waste solids power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
M L Hibbard is comprised of 2 generators and generated 18.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | M L Hibbard |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | St. Louis County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1949 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 68.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,644 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #95 out of 155 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #72 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 7 Minnesota Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 93.4% Subbituminous Coal : 5.6% Natural Gas : 1.0% |
| Previous Operator |
Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for M L Hibbard
M L Hibbard Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | M L Hibbard (1897) |
| Plant Address | 4913 Main Street, Duluth, MN 55807 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.73533, -92.15171 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 68.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 93.4% Subbituminous Coal : 5.6% Natural Gas : 1.0% |
| 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 | Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | St Louis River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | DULUTH CITY OF |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1949
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MP.HIBBAR3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MP.HIBBAR3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 35.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1949 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1951
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MP.HIBBAR4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MP.HIBBAR4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / SUB / NG |
|---|---|
M L Hibbard Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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