Dan E Karn

2742 N. Weadock Hwy., Essexville, MI 48732

Plant Summary Information

Dan E Karn is ranked #31 out of 73 natural gas power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Dan E Karn is comprised of 2 generators and generated -471.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Dan E Karn
Utility Name	Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Location	Bay County, MI
Initial Operation Date	November 1959
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	82.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,641 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #964 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #88 out of 265 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #31 out of 73 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 93.6% Residual Fuel Oil : 6.4%
Previous Operator	Consumers Energy Co (2013 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Dan E Karn (1702)
Plant Address	2742 N. Weadock Hwy., Essexville, MI 48732
Utility	Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254)
Latitude, Longitude	43.645, -83.84007
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	November 1959
Annual Generation	82.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 93.6% Residual Fuel Oil : 6.4%

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	Saginaw River
Ash Impoundment	Yes Not Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	ITC Transmission (56068) MI
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

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 Notes	16a: CE Gas and DCP Midstream Gas 16b: CE Gas and DCP Midstream Gas
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

First Operation Date	January 1975
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Residual Fuel Oil
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / RFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	604.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	574 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	638 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	638 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

First Operation Date	September 1977
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil
Startup Source	Residual Fuel Oil
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / RFO
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	608.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	379 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	381 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	467 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	6H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	6H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

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

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