French Paper Hydro

100 French Street, Niles, MI 49120

Plant Summary Information

French Paper Hydro is ranked #49 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

French Paper Hydro is comprised of 4 generators and generated 337.0 MWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.

Plant Name	French Paper Hydro
Utility Name	French Paper Co
Location	Berrien County, MI
Initial Operation Date	January 1921
Last Update	Aug 2026
Annual Generation	1.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	4.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #12,023 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,276 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #244 out of 272 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #49 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	French Paper Hydro (10656)
Plant Address	100 French Street, Niles, MI 49120
Utility	French Paper Co (6789)
Latitude, Longitude	41.8203, -86.2592
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Aug 2026
Initial Operation Date	January 1921
Annual Generation	1.2 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	80-21-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	(322122)
Sector	Industrial Non-CHP (6)
Water Source	St Joseph River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Indiana Michigan Power Co (9324) MI
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1921
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Industrial Non-CHP (6)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1922
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Industrial Non-CHP (6)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1927
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Industrial Non-CHP (6)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.3 MW
Winter Capacity	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 1930
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Industrial Non-CHP (6)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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