F.D. Kuester Generating Station

80 Eagle Mills Road, Negaunee, MI 49866

Plant Summary Information

F.D. Kuester Generating Station is ranked #32 out of 269 power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

F.D. Kuester Generating Station is comprised of 7 generators and generated 101.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	F.D. Kuester Generating Station
Utility Name	Upper Michigan Energy Resources Company
Location	Marquette County, MI
Initial Operation Date	March 2019
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	368.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,757 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #618 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #32 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #17 out of 71 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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F.D. Kuester Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	F.D. Kuester Generating Station (61392)
Plant Address	80 Eagle Mills Road, Negaunee, MI 49866
Utility	Upper Michigan Energy Resources Company (61029)
Latitude, Longitude	46.5127, -87.51074
Generation Dates on File	Mar 2019 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	March 2019
Annual Generation	368.2 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	American Transmission Co (659)
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator K1 Details Operating March 2019

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	18.8 MW
Winter Capacity	18.8 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2019
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator K2 Details Operating March 2019

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	18.8 MW
Winter Capacity	18.8 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2019
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator K3 Details Operating March 2019

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	18.8 MW
Winter Capacity	18.8 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2019
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator K4 Details Operating March 2019

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	18.8 MW
Winter Capacity	18.8 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2019
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator K5 Details Operating March 2019

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	18.8 MW
Winter Capacity	18.8 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2019
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator K6 Details Operating March 2019

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	18.8 MW
Winter Capacity	18.8 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2019
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator K7 Details Operating March 2019

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	18.8 MW
Winter Capacity	18.8 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2019
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

F.D. Kuester Generating Station Plant Owners

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

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