Cataract (MI)
1200 N Cataract, Gwinn, MI 49841Plant Summary Information
Cataract (MI) is ranked #40 out of 51 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cataract (MI) is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cataract (MI) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cataract Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Marquette County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,483 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,133 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 255 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 51 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Renewable World Energies LLC (2013 to 2021) Cataract Hydro, LLC (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cataract (MI)
Cataract (MI) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cataract (MI) (7118) |
| Plant Address | 1200 N Cataract, Gwinn, MI 49841 |
| Utility | Cataract Hydro, LLC (65429) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.3156, -87.5128 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 5.5 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Escanaba River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Upper Peninsula Power Co (19578) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Cataract (MI) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 37.8 GWh | 40.6 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 6.0 GWh | 36.2 mi |