Grayling Generating Station
4400 W 4 Mile Rd, Grayling, MI 49738Plant Summary Information
Grayling Generating Station is ranked #32 out of 156 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Grayling Generating Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 40.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Grayling Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthStar Clean Energy |
| Location | Crawford County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 164.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,729 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 156 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 10 Michigan Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| Previous Operator |
CMS Generation Operating LLC (2013 to 2022) NorthStar Clean Energy (2023 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Grayling Generating Station
Grayling Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Grayling Generating Station (10822) |
| Plant Address | 4400 W 4 Mile Rd, Grayling, MI 49738 |
| Utility | NorthStar Clean Energy (3836) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.60492, -84.69058 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 164.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 87-277-000 |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | DTE GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1992
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | cons.grayling & cons.graylgy2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MISO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 38.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / TDF |
|---|---|
Grayling Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Generation Grayling Co | 1 Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201 | 1.00% |
| CMS Generation Holdings Co | 1 Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201 | 49.00% |
| Grayling Development Partners | 1 Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201 | 50.00% |
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