Foote

5315 N. Rea Rd., Oscoda, MI 48750

Plant Summary Information

Foote is ranked #15 out of 51 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Foote is comprised of 3 generators and generated 6.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Foote
Utility Name	Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Location	Iosco County, MI
Initial Operation Date	January 1918
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	29.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	107.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,582 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #658 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #118 out of 255 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #15 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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Summary Information
Plant Name	Foote (1705)
Plant Address	5315 N. Rea Rd., Oscoda, MI 48750
Utility	Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254)
Latitude, Longitude	44.43538, -83.44072
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	January 1918
Annual Generation	29.1 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
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI
Grid Voltage	46.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1918
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1918
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1918
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#651	Sugar Island	Potsdam, NY	29.7 GWh
#652	Bypass	Hazelton, ID	29.6 GWh
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#654	Morgan Falls	Dunwoody, GA	29.2 GWh
#655	Mill C	Town of Plattsburgh, NY	29.1 GWh
#656	Black River	Black River, NY	29.1 GWh
#657	Jones Fork	Fresh Pond, CA	29.1 GWh
#659	Deerfield 4	Buckland, MA	29.0 GWh
#660	Milner Hydro	Murtaugh, ID	29.0 GWh
#661	Kamargo	Black River, NY	28.9 GWh
#662	Salmon Creek 1	Juneau, AK	28.8 GWh
#663	SAF Hydroelectric LLC	Minneapolis, MN	28.7 GWh
#664	Kaukauna City Hydro	Kaukauna, WI	28.3 GWh
#665	Lyons Falls Hydroelectric	Lyons Falls, NY	28.3 GWh
#666	Gilman Mill	Gilman, VT	28.1 GWh
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