Dean
4490 River Road, East China, MI 48054Plant Summary Information
Dean is ranked #21 out of 269 power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dean is comprised of 4 generators and generated 194.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Dean |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | St. Clair County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 704.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,004 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #495 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 71 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
DTE East China LLC (2013 to 2014) DTE Electric Company (2015 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dean
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Dean Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dean (55718) |
| Plant Address | 4490 River Road, East China, MI 48054 |
| Utility | DTE Electric Company (5109) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.77412, -82.48203 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 704.8 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Transmission (56068) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 120.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | DTE GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 96 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 96 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT3 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 96 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT4 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 96 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Dean Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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