Dan E Karn
2742 N. Weadock Hwy., Essexville, MI 48732Plant Summary Information
Dan E Karn is ranked #32 out of 73 natural gas power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dan E Karn is comprised of 2 generators and generated 15.6 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Dan E Karn |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Location | Bay County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1959 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 65.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,660 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,036 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #90 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 73 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 91.6% Residual Fuel Oil : 8.4% |
| Previous Operator |
Consumers Energy Co (2013 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2023) |
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Dan E Karn Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dan E Karn (1702) |
| Plant Address | 2742 N. Weadock Hwy., Essexville, MI 48732 |
| Utility | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.645, -83.84007 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 65.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 91.6% Residual Fuel Oil : 8.4% |
| 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Saginaw River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Transmission (56068) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name |
CONSUMERS GAS UTIL CO Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | 16a: CE Gas and DCP Midstream Gas 16b: CE Gas and DCP Midstream Gas |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 692.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 593.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 613 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1975 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 604.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 574 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 638 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 638 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 709.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 606.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 627 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1977 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 608.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 379 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 381 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 467 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 |
Dan E Karn Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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