Hardy

Croton-Hardy @ 36th, Newaygo, MI 49337

Plant Summary Information

Hardy is ranked #4 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Hardy is comprised of 3 generators and generated 16.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Hardy
Utility Name	Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Location	Newaygo County, MI
Initial Operation Date	June 1931
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	71.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	265.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,724 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #419 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #90 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	Consumers Energy Co (2013 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Hardy (1707)
Plant Address	Croton-Hardy @ 36th, Newaygo, MI 49337
Utility	Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254)
Latitude, Longitude	43.48662, -85.62987
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 1931
Annual Generation	71.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

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	Muskegon River
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	ITC Transmission (56068) MI
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	10.7 MW
Winter Capacity	10.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1931
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	10 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	10.7 MW
Winter Capacity	10.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1931
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	12.2 MW
Winter Capacity	12.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1931
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

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

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