Putnam (MI)
5660 Mertz Rd, Mayville, MI 48744Plant Summary Information
Putnam (MI) is ranked #17 out of 30 distillate fuel oil power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Putnam (MI) is comprised of 5 generators and generated 24.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Putnam (MI) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Oakland County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 129.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,847 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #790 out of 1,239 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #262 out of 272 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 30 Michigan Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Putnam (MI)
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Putnam (MI) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Putnam (MI) (1739) |
| Plant Address | 5660 Mertz Rd, Mayville, MI 48744 |
| Utility | DTE Electric Company (5109) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.7108, -83.4561 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 129.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | DTE Electric Company (5109) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 40.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1971
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Putnam (MI) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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