Four Mile Hydropower Project
2701 Long Rapids Road, Alpena, MI 49707Plant Summary Information
Four Mile Hydropower Project is ranked #34 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Four Mile Hydropower Project is comprised of 4 generators and generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Four Mile Hydropower Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Alpena County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,912 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #960 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #187 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Thunder Bay Power Co LLC (2013 to 2020) Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Four Mile Hydropower Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Four Mile Hydropower Project (54341) |
| Plant Address | 2701 Long Rapids Road, Alpena, MI 49707 |
| Utility | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC (57280) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.0933, -83.5025 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 8.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 91-4-000; '06-249-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Thunder Bay River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alpena Power Co (392) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1990
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating October 2005
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Four Mile Hydropower Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bay Power Co LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Thunder Bay Power Co LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Thunder Bay Power Co LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Thunder Bay Power Co LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
| Thunder Bay Power Co LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 5 | 100.00% |
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