James R Smith

2245 Wright Street, Marquette, MI 49855

Plant Summary Information

James R Smith is ranked #27 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

James R Smith is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	James R Smith
Utility Name	City of Marquette - (MI)
Location	Marquette County, MI
Initial Operation Date	January 1919
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	13.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	50.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,717 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #861 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #166 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #27 out of 50 Michigan Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	James R Smith (1842)
Plant Address	2245 Wright Street, Marquette, MI 49855
Utility	City of Marquette - (MI) (11701)
Latitude, Longitude	46.57164, -87.41046
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	January 1919
Annual Generation	13.4 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	Dead River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Marquette - (MI) (11701) MI
Grid Voltage	12.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.6 MW
Winter Capacity	1.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1919
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.6 MW
Winter Capacity	1.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1922
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
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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Norway (MI)	Norway, MI	27.3 GWh	61.3 mi
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Plant Four	Marquette, MI	2.0 MWh	0.4 mi
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Twin Falls (WI)	Florence, WI	30.7 GWh	57.7 mi
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