French Paper Hydro
100 French Street, Niles, MI 49120Plant Summary Information
French Paper Hydro is ranked #45 out of 51 hydroelectric power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
French Paper Hydro is comprised of 4 generators and generated 249.0 MWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | French Paper Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | French Paper Co |
| Location | Berrien County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1921 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,624 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,243 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #199 out of 255 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #45 out of 51 Michigan Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for French Paper Hydro
French Paper Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | French Paper Hydro (10656) |
| Plant Address | 100 French Street, Niles, MI 49120 |
| Utility | French Paper Co (6789) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.8203, -86.2592 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1921 |
| Annual Generation | 3.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 80-21-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | (322122) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | St Joseph River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Indiana Michigan Power Co (9324) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1921 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1922
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1922 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1930
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1930 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
French Paper Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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