National Energy of McBain
6751 W. Gerwoude Dr, McBain, MI 49657Plant Summary Information
National Energy of McBain is ranked #50 out of 149 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
National Energy of McBain is comprised of 1 generator and generated 35.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | National Energy of McBain |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | National Salvage & Service Corporation |
| Location | Missaukee County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 129.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,262 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 149 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #80 out of 272 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 8 Michigan Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 90.5% Tire-derived Fuels : 9.4% |
| Previous Operator |
Viking Energy Corp (2013 to 2021) National Salvage & Service Corporation (2022 to 2025) |
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National Energy of McBain Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | National Energy of McBain (50770) |
| Plant Address | 6751 W. Gerwoude Dr, McBain, MI 49657 |
| Utility | National Salvage & Service Corporation (19781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.204, -85.2206 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 129.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 90.5% Tire-derived Fuels : 9.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 84-399-002 |
| 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 | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1988
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Tire-derived Fuels / 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 / NG |
|---|---|
National Energy of McBain Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| National Energy of McBain LLC | 6751 W. Gerwoude Dr., McBain, MI 49567 | 100.00% |
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