Buchanan (MI)
15560 East River Road, Buchanan, MI 49107Plant Summary Information
Buchanan (MI) is ranked #24 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buchanan (MI) is comprised of 10 generators and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Buchanan (MI) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Indiana Michigan Power Co |
| Location | Berrien County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 57.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,494 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #823 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #151 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buchanan (MI)
Buchanan (MI) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buchanan (MI) (1754) |
| Plant Address | 15560 East River Road, Buchanan, MI 49107 |
| Utility | Indiana Michigan Power Co (9324) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.83957, -86.35105 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Annual Generation | 15.2 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | St Joseph River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Indiana Michigan Power Co (9324) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418309 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418313 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418315 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418317 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 5 Details Operating January 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418319 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1919
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418321 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1919 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 10 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418311 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 7 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418323 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 8 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418325 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 9 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 32418327 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 34497125 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Buchanan (MI) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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