Superior
6000 First St, Superior Twp, MI 48198Plant Summary Information
Superior is ranked #11 out of 28 distillate fuel oil power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Superior is comprised of 4 generators and generated 151.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Superior |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Washtenaw County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 789.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,101 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #511 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #250 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 28 Michigan Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Superior
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Superior Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Superior (1744) |
| Plant Address | 6000 First St, Superior Twp, MI 48198 |
| Utility | DTE Electric Company (5109) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.2639, -83.6422 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 789.0 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 October 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1966 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1966 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating October 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1966 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating October 1966
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 14 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Superior Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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