Hydro Plant

21477 Sturgis Dam Road, Three Rivers, MI 49093

Plant Summary Information

Hydro Plant is ranked #39 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Hydro Plant is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Hydro Plant
Utility Name	City of Sturgis - (MI)
Location	St. Joseph County, MI
Initial Operation Date	September 1911
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	5.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	20.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #7,775 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,102 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #190 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #39 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	City of Sturgis (2013 to 2022) City of Sturgis - (MI) (2023 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Hydro Plant (1856)
Plant Address	21477 Sturgis Dam Road, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Utility	City of Sturgis - (MI) (18252)
Latitude, Longitude	41.9711, -85.5381
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	September 1911
Annual Generation	5.6 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	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	St Joseph River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Sturgis (18252) MI
Grid Voltage	24.90 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1911
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
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
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1911
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1983
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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