Central Generating
21545 W Cannonsville Road, Pierson, MI 49339Plant Summary Information
Central Generating is ranked #16 out of 22 landfill gas power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Central Generating is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Central Generating |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | North American Central - LLC |
| Location | Montcalm County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 173.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,876 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #174 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #174 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 22 Michigan Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Central Generating
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Central Generating Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Central Generating (63977) |
| Plant Address | 21545 W Cannonsville Road, Pierson, MI 49339 |
| Utility | North American Central - LLC (63632) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.33349, -85.50601 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2020 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 12.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF17-932-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 416.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 2018
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 2018
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 2020
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Central Generating Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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