Hodenpyl
Hodenpyl Rd., Mesick, MI 49668Plant Summary Information
Hodenpyl is ranked #21 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hodenpyl is comprised of 2 generators and generated -56.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Hodenpyl |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Location | Wexford County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1925 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 21.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 86.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,261 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #689 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #153 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Consumers Energy Co (2013 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hodenpyl
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hodenpyl
Hodenpyl Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hodenpyl (1708) |
| Plant Address | Hodenpyl Rd., Mesick, MI 49668 |
| Utility | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.36286, -85.81997 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1925 |
| Annual Generation | 21.7 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 | Manistee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.96 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1925
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.96 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1925 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Hodenpyl Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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