Sylvan

13753 Sylvan Dam Rd, Pillager, MN 56473

Plant Summary Information

Sylvan is ranked #16 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Sylvan is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Sylvan
Utility Name	ALLETE, Inc.
Location	Cass County, MN
Initial Operation Date	January 1913
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	10.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	37.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,227 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #898 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #141 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #16 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	Sylvan (1900)
Plant Address	13753 Sylvan Dam Rd, Pillager, MN 56473
Utility	ALLETE, Inc. (12647)
Latitude, Longitude	46.305, -94.3775
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1913
Annual Generation	10.1 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	Crow Wing River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN
Grid Voltage	34.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MP.LASKIN1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MP.LASKIN1
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1913
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
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MP.LASKIN2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MP.LASKIN2
Nameplate Capacity	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1913
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	0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.6 MW
Winter Capacity	0.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1915
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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