Where is Clay Boswell?

In Itasca County, Minnesota (MN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Clay Boswell?

923 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Clay Boswell?

EIA-860M names ALLETE, Inc. as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Clay Boswell LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — ALLETE, Inc. here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Clay Boswell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Clay Boswell still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Clay Boswell

Clay Boswell is a 923 MW coal power plant in Itasca County, Minnesota, operated by ALLETE, Inc.. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1973 and 1980.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 923.3 MW; 937.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1973–1980
EIA plant ID: 1893

Where it is

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County: Itasca County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47.2611, -93.6528
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: ALLETE, Inc.
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (2) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 923 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant ALLETE, Inc. reports to EIA →

Clay Boswell: FAQ

Where is Clay Boswell?: In Itasca County, Minnesota (MN). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Clay Boswell?: 923 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Clay Boswell?: EIA-860M names ALLETE, Inc. as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Clay Boswell LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — ALLETE, Inc. here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Clay Boswell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Clay Boswell still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.