R M Schahfer
2723 E. 1500 N., Wheatfield, IN 46392Plant Summary Information
R M Schahfer is ranked #18 out of 211 power plants in Indiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
R M Schahfer is comprised of 4 generators and generated 310.7 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | R M Schahfer |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co |
| Location | Jasper County, IN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1976 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #625 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 115 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 211 Indiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 13 Indiana Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 94.1% Natural Gas : 5.9% |
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R M Schahfer Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | R M Schahfer (6085) |
| Plant Address | 2723 E. 1500 N., Wheatfield, IN 46392 |
| Utility | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co (13756) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.2164, -87.0261 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1976 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 94.1% Natural Gas : 5.9% |
| 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 | Kankakee River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co (13756) IN |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 16A Details Operating December 1979
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NIPS.SCHAHP16A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NIPS.SCHAHP16A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 129 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1979 |
| 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 16B Details Operating December 1979
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NIPS.SCHAHP16B |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NIPS.SCHAHP16B |
| Nameplate Capacity | 129 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 77 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 77 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1979 |
| 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 17 Details Operating April 1983
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NIPS.SCHAHP17 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NIPS.SCHAHP17 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 423.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 361 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 361 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1983 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator 18 Details Operating February 1986
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NIPS.SCHAHP18 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NIPS.SCHAHP18 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 423.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 361 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 361 MW |
| Minimum Load | 110 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1986 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
R M Schahfer Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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