C W Tippy
1325 Tippy Dam Rd., Wellston, MI 49689Plant Summary Information
C W Tippy is ranked #5 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
C W Tippy is comprised of 3 generators and generated 12.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | C W Tippy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Location | Manistee County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 54.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 201.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,975 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #478 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #96 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Consumers Energy Co (2013 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for C W Tippy
C W Tippy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | C W Tippy (1698) |
| Plant Address | 1325 Tippy Dam Rd., Wellston, MI 49689 |
| Utility | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.25914, -85.93957 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Annual Generation | 54.2 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Manistee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Transmission (56068) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1918
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1918
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1918
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
C W Tippy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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