Scanlon

Highway 45, Scanlon, MN 55720

Plant Summary Information

Scanlon is ranked #20 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Scanlon is comprised of 4 generators and generated 955.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Scanlon
Utility Name	ALLETE, Inc.
Location	Carlton County, MN
Initial Operation Date	January 1923
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	6.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	24.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,598 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,018 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #232 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #20 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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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 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1923
Annual Generation	6.5 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 2025 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
Other Planned Modifications	No
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
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
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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