New Covert Generating Facility

26000 77th Street, Covert, MI 49043

Plant Summary Information

New Covert Generating Facility is ranked #38 out of 2,246 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

New Covert Generating Facility is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.9 TWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	New Covert Generating Facility
Utility Name	Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Location	Van Buren County, MI
Initial Operation Date	March 2004
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	7.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	58.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #122 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #38 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 265 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 73 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operators	New Covert Generating Company LLC (2013 to 2015) New Covert Generating Company LLC (2016 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2024)

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New Covert Generating Facility Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	New Covert Generating Facility (55297)
Plant Address	26000 77th Street, Covert, MI 49043
Utility	Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254)
Latitude, Longitude	42.32238, -86.29368
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2004 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	March 2004
Annual Generation	7.3 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	03-65-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Lake Michigan
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	ITC Transmission (56068) MI
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	ANR PIPELINE COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CTG1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CONS.CC.COVER1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	New Covert Generating Station
Nameplate Capacity	245 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	362.9 MW
Winter Capacity	423.4 MW
Minimum Load	140 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 1A Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CTG1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	147 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	360.9 MW
Winter Capacity	415 MW
Minimum Load	70 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 2 Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CTG2
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CONS.CC.COVER1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	New Covert Generating Station
Nameplate Capacity	245 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	365.4 MW
Winter Capacity	418 MW
Minimum Load	140 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 2A Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CTG2
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	147 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	137 MW
Winter Capacity	137 MW
Minimum Load	75 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 3 Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CTG3
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CONS.CC.COVER1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	New Covert Generating Station
Nameplate Capacity	245 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	224.8 MW
Winter Capacity	261 MW
Minimum Load	140 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 3A Details Operating March 2004

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CTG3
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	147 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	135.3 MW
Winter Capacity	136.4 MW
Minimum Load	75 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

New Covert Generating Facility Plant Owners

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

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