Dan E Karn
2742 N. Weadock Hwy., Essexville, MI 48732Plant 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 Name | Dan E Karn |
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Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
Location | Bay County, MI |
Initial Operation Date | November 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 | |
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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 Mar 2025 |
Initial Operation Date | November 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 Status | No |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1975
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 692.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 593.5 MW |
Winter Capacity | 613 MW |
Minimum Load | 60 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | January 1975 |
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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 |
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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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1977
Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 709.8 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
Summer Capacity | 606.3 MW |
Winter Capacity | 627 MW |
Minimum Load | 60 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | September 1977 |
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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 |
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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 |
Dan E Karn Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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