Dan E Karn

2742 N. Weadock Hwy., Essexville, MI 48732

Plant Summary Information

Dan E Karn is ranked #32 out of 72 natural gas power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Dan E Karn is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.

Plant NameDan E Karn
Utility NameConsumers Energy Co - (MI)
LocationBay County, MI
Initial Operation DateNovember 1959
Last Update Mar 2025
Annual Generation 63.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,690 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,032 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #90 out of 252 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #32 out of 72 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 91.6% Residual Fuel Oil : 8.4%
Previous Operator Consumers Energy Co (2013 to 2022)
Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2023)

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Dan E Karn Details

Summary Information
Plant NameDan E Karn (1702)
Plant Address2742 N. Weadock Hwy., Essexville, MI 48732
UtilityConsumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254)
Latitude, Longitude43.645, -83.84007
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Mar 2025
Initial Operation DateNovember 1959
Annual Generation 63.7 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 91.6% Residual Fuel Oil : 8.4%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water SourceSaginaw River
Ash Impoundment Yes   Not Lined   Operating
Transmission / Distribution OwnerITC Transmission (56068) MI
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name CONSUMERS GAS UTIL CO
Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes16a: CE Gas and DCP Midstream Gas 16b: CE Gas and DCP Midstream Gas
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 3 Details Operating January 1975

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity692.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity593.5 MW
Winter Capacity613 MW
Minimum Load60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 1975
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceResidual Fuel Oil
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / RFO
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas604.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas574 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil638 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil638 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas6H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes

Generator 4 Details Operating September 1977

TechnologyNatural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity709.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity606.3 MW
Winter Capacity627 MW
Minimum Load60 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1977
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup SourceResidual Fuel Oil
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / RFO
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas608.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas379 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil381 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil467 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas6H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes

Dan E Karn Plant Owners

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