Alcona
6950 Bamfield Rd., Glennie, MI 48737Plant Summary Information
Alcona is ranked #17 out of 51 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alcona is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Alcona |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Location | Alcona County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 25.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 96.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,727 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #688 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 255 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 51 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Consumers Energy Co (2013 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Alcona
Alcona Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alcona (1693) |
| Plant Address | 6950 Bamfield Rd., Glennie, MI 48737 |
| Utility | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.56196, -83.80451 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Annual Generation | 25.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Au Sable River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Transmission (56068) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1924
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1924 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Alcona Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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