Scanlon

Highway 45, Scanlon, MN 55720

Plant Summary Information

Scanlon is ranked #19 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Scanlon is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Scanlon
Utility Name	ALLETE, Inc.
Location	Carlton County, MN
Initial Operation Date	January 1923
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	6.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	25.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,282 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,044 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #226 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #19 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Scanlon (1899)
Plant Address	Highway 45, Scanlon, MN 55720
Utility	ALLETE, Inc. (12647)
Latitude, Longitude	46.70913, -92.42173
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1923
Annual Generation	6.9 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	14.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1923
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	January 1923
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1923
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1923
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
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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