Cataract (MI)
1200 N Cataract, Gwinn, MI 49841Plant Summary Information
Cataract (MI) is ranked #42 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cataract (MI) is comprised of 1 generator and generated 941.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Cataract (MI) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cataract Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Marquette County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,035 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,092 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #193 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Renewable World Energies LLC (2013 to 2021) Cataract Hydro, LLC (2022 to 2024) |
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Cataract (MI) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cataract (MI) (7118) |
| Plant Address | 1200 N Cataract, Gwinn, MI 49841 |
| Utility | Cataract Hydro, LLC (65429) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.3156, -87.5128 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 4.9 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 | 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 | Escanaba River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Upper Peninsula Power Co (19578) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cataract (MI) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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