Fond Du Lac
14302 Oldenberg Parkway, Duluth, MN 55808Plant Summary Information
Fond Du Lac is ranked #5 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fond Du Lac is comprised of 1 generator and generated 17.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Fond Du Lac |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | St. Louis County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 48.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 176.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,894 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #513 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #85 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2023) |
Map of Fond Du Lac
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Fond Du Lac.
Monthly Net Generation for Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fond Du Lac (1894) |
| Plant Address | 14302 Oldenberg Parkway, Duluth, MN 55808 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.66677, -92.2939 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 48.1 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 | St. Louis River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MP.FONDLA1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MP.FONDLA1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| 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 |
Fond Du Lac Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #503 | Jordanelle Dam Hydroelectric Project | Heber, UT | 50.0 GWh |
| #504 | Twin Falls Hydro | North Bend, WA | 50.0 GWh |
| #505 | Bishop Creek 4 | Bishop, CA | 49.8 GWh |
| #506 | Highgate Falls | Highgate, VT | 49.8 GWh |
| #507 | Essex Junction 19 | Essex Junction, VT | 49.9 GWh |
| #508 | Little Falls Hydro | Little Falls, NY | 49.6 GWh |
| #509 | New York State Dam Hydro | Waterford, NY | 49.3 GWh |
| #510 | North Platte | North Platte, NE | 48.3 GWh |
| #511 | Keowee | Seneca, SC | 48.3 GWh |
| #512 | Milton | Milton, VT | 48.3 GWh |
| #514 | Slide Creek | Idleyld Park, OR | 48.1 GWh |
| #515 | Post Falls | Post Falls, ID | 48.0 GWh |
| #516 | Sturgeon | Tillson, NY | 48.0 GWh |
| #517 | Abiquiu Dam | Abiquiu, NM | 47.8 GWh |
| #518 | Cougar | Lowell, OR | 47.6 GWh |
| #519 | De Sabla | Magalia, CA | 47.2 GWh |
| #520 | Green Mountain | Kremmling, CO | 47.1 GWh |
| #521 | Parr Hydro | Jenkinsville, SC | 46.9 GWh |
| #522 | Soft Maple | Croghan, NY | 46.8 GWh |
| #523 | Dutch Flat 2 | Dutch Flat, CA | 46.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Fond Du Lac.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Front | Ashland, WI | 154.9 GWh | 66.3 mi |
| Clam River Dam | Danbury, WI | 4.8 GWh | 51.1 mi |
| Danbury Dam | Danbury, WI | 2.7 GWh | 46.2 mi |
| Grand Casino Hinckley Solar | Hinckley, MN | 5.8 GWh | 54.2 mi |
| Hibbing | Hibbing, MN | 68.3 GWh | 60.7 mi |
| Jean Duluth Solar | Duluth, MN | 2.1 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Knife Falls | Cloquet, MN | 9.2 GWh | 8.4 mi |
| Laskin Solar | Hoyt Lakes, MN | 8.0 GWh | 59.4 mi |
| M L Hibbard | Duluth, MN | 70.1 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Moose Lake | Moose Lake, MN | 48.0 MWh | 26.6 mi |
| MP CSG 1 LLC | Wrenshall, MN | 1.7 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Rock Lake CT | Pine City, MN | 235.0 MWh | 67.8 mi |
| Sappi Cloquet Mill | Cloquet, MN | 468.8 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| Scanlon | Scanlon, MN | 5.5 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Spooner Solar Array | Spooner, WI | 3.5 GWh | 55.6 mi |
| Syl Laskin | Hoyt Lakes, MN | 110.3 GWh | 60 mi |
| Taconite Ridge 1 Wind Energy Center | Mountain Iron, MN | 47.4 GWh | 64.3 mi |
| Thomson | Carlton, MN | 258.7 GWh | 2 mi |
| Trego | Hayward, WI | 7.3 GWh | 53.3 mi |
| White River (WI) | Ashland, WI | 5.0 GWh | 67 mi |