Central Michigan University

1720 S. East Campus Dr, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859

Plant Summary Information

Central Michigan University is ranked #38 out of 70 natural gas power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Central Michigan University is comprised of 2 generators and generated 8.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

Plant Name	Central Michigan University
Utility Name	Central Michigan University
Location	Isabella County, MI
Initial Operation Date	December 1987
Last Update	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	29.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	435.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,812 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,258 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #128 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #38 out of 70 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Central Michigan University (56190)
Plant Address	1720 S. East Campus Dr, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Utility	Central Michigan University (3304)
Latitude, Longitude	43.59046, -84.779
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2003 to Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	December 1987
Annual Generation	29.3 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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	Educational Services (611)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI
Grid Voltage	46.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name	DTE GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	WDS / NG

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.92
Summer Capacity	3.2 MW
Winter Capacity	3.9 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1990
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	No
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	3.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	4.2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	3.2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	4.2 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Other Limits	Yes

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

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