Fermi
6400 N Dixie Hwy, Frenchtown Twp, MI 48166Plant Summary Information
Fermi is ranked #37 out of 54 nuclear power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fermi is comprised of 5 generators and generated 2.5 TWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Fermi |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Monroe County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1966 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 112.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #62 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 54 Nuclear Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Michigan Nuclear Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fermi
Fermi Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fermi (1729) |
| Plant Address | 6400 N Dixie Hwy, Frenchtown Twp, MI 48166 |
| Utility | DTE Electric Company (5109) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.9631, -83.2581 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 10.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Nuclear |
| 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 | Lake Erie |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Transmission (56068) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating April 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating April 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating April 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1988
| Technology | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1217 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1141 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1161 MW |
| Minimum Load | 690 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Nuclear |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Fermi Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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