New Covert Generating Facility
26000 77th Street, Covert, MI 49043Plant Summary Information
New Covert Generating Facility is ranked #38 out of 2,253 natural gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New Covert Generating Facility is comprised of 6 generators and generated 2.2 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | New Covert Generating Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Location | Van Buren County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2004 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 56.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #118 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 73 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
New Covert Generating Company LLC (2013 to 2015) New Covert Generating Company LLC (2016 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for New Covert Generating Facility
New Covert Generating Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New Covert Generating Facility (55297) |
| Plant Address | 26000 77th Street, Covert, MI 49043 |
| Utility | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.32238, -86.29368 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 7.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 03-65-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Transmission (56068) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ANR PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CTG1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CONS.CC.COVER1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | New Covert Generating Station |
| Nameplate Capacity | 245 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 366.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 400 MW |
| Minimum Load | 140 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 1A Details Operating March 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CTG1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 147 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 361 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 400 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating March 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CTG2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CONS.CC.COVER1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | New Covert Generating Station |
| Nameplate Capacity | 245 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 360.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 400 MW |
| Minimum Load | 140 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2A Details Operating March 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CTG2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 147 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 137 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 137 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating March 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CTG3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CONS.CC.COVER1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | New Covert Generating Station |
| Nameplate Capacity | 245 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 224.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 261 MW |
| Minimum Load | 140 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3A Details Operating March 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CTG3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 147 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 135.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 136.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2004 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
New Covert Generating Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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