Clay Boswell
1200 NW 3rd St, Cohasset, MN 55721Plant Summary Information
Clay Boswell is ranked #26 out of 134 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Clay Boswell is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Clay Boswell |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | Itasca County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1958 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 60.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #204 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 134 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 695 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 10 Minnesota Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| Previous Operator |
Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2022) |
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Clay Boswell Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Clay Boswell (1893) |
| Plant Address | 1200 NW 3rd St Cohasset, MN 55721 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.2611, -93.6528 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| 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 | North Blackwater Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTHWEST GAS OF CASS COUNTY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating May 1973
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MP.BOS233 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MP.BOS233 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 364.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 352 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 352 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Refined Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator D4 Details Standby April 1980
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | April 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating May 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MP.MP_BOS4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MP.MP_BOS4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 558 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 585 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 585 MW |
| Minimum Load | 185 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Refined Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / NG |
|---|---|
Clay Boswell Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLETE, Inc. | 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 | Generator 4 | 80.00% |
| WPPI Energy | 1425 Corporate Center Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | Generator 4 | 20.00% |
| ALLETE, Inc. | 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802 | Generator D4 | 80.00% |
| WPPI Energy | 1425 Corporate Center Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | Generator D4 | 20.00% |
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