Alverno Hydro Plant

6701 North Black River Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721

Plant Summary Information

Alverno Hydro Plant is ranked #46 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Alverno Hydro Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 560.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Alverno Hydro Plant
Utility Name	Energen Renewables, LLC
Location	Cheboygan County, MI
Initial Operation Date	January 1960
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	2.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	9.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,092 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,201 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #226 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #46 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Alverno Hydro Plant (69632)
Plant Address	6701 North Black River Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Utility	Energen Renewables, LLC (67561)
Latitude, Longitude	45.55182, -84.39501
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2025 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1960
Annual Generation	2.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	QF16-134-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Black River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) MI
Grid Voltage	12.20 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1960
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1960
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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#1200	Ottauquechee Hydro	N. Hartland, VT	2.8 GWh
#1202	Thief River Falls	Thief River Falls, MN	2.8 GWh
#1203	White River (WI)	Ashland, WI	2.7 GWh
#1204	Victory Mills	Victory Mills, NY	2.7 GWh
#1205	Bear Valley	Escondido, CA	2.7 GWh
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