University of Michigan
1120 East Huron, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Plant Summary Information
University of Michigan is ranked #21 out of 73 natural gas power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
University of Michigan is comprised of 6 generators and generated 59.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | University of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Michigan |
| Location | Washtenaw County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1975 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 208.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,416 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #726 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 73 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for University of Michigan
University of Michigan Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | University of Michigan (50431) |
| Plant Address | 1120 East Huron, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
| Utility | University of Michigan (19588) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.28117, -83.73462 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 208.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 90-38-001 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Detroit Edison Co (5109) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 40.00 kV / 40.00 kV / 40.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG7 Details Out of Service January 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1975 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.47 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.47 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 11.47 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 11.47 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator TG8 Details Operating January 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1975 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.47 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.47 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 11.47 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 11.47 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator TG1 Details Operating January 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1986 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.47 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 11.47 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 11.47 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 11.47 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator TG9 Details Operating August 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1990 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator TG10 Details Operating June 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CT6 Details Operating March 2022
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 14.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
University of Michigan Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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