Sturgis City Diesel Plant
505 W. Chicago Road, Sturgis, MI 49091Plant Summary Information
Sturgis City Diesel Plant is ranked #54 out of 71 natural gas power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sturgis City Diesel Plant is comprised of 1 generator and generated 357.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sturgis City Diesel Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Sturgis - (MI) |
| Location | St. Joseph County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,764 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,846 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #239 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #54 out of 71 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 86.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 13.4% |
| Previous Operator |
City of Sturgis (2013 to 2022) City of Sturgis - (MI) (2023 to 2025) |
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Sturgis City Diesel Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sturgis City Diesel Plant (1855) |
| Plant Address | 505 W. Chicago Road, Sturgis, MI 49091 |
| Utility | City of Sturgis - (MI) (18252) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.7992, -85.4256 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 86.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 13.4% |
| 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 | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Sturgis (18252) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating December 1981
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
Sturgis City Diesel Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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