T B Simon Power Plant

354 Service Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

Plant Summary Information

T B Simon Power Plant is ranked #46 out of 255 power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

T B Simon Power Plant is comprised of 9 generators and generated 60.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant Name	T B Simon Power Plant
Utility Name	Michigan State University
Location	Ingham County, MI
Initial Operation Date	December 1965
Last Update	Aug 2024
Annual Generation	232.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	5.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,131 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #694 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #46 out of 255 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #19 out of 72 Michigan Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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T B Simon Power Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	T B Simon Power Plant (10328)
Plant Address	354 Service Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Utility	Michigan State University (12436)
Latitude, Longitude	42.7178, -84.4836
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Aug 2024
Initial Operation Date	December 1965
Annual Generation	232.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	EL21-50-000, QF21-222-001
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	Educational Services (611)
Sector	Commercial CHP (5)
Water Source	Ground Water
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1965

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	12.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	12.5 MW
Winter Capacity	12.5 MW
Minimum Load	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1965

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GEN2 Details Operating September 1966

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	12.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	12.5 MW
Winter Capacity	12.5 MW
Minimum Load	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1966

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GEN3 Details Operating December 1974

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	15 MW
Winter Capacity	15 MW
Minimum Load	2.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1974

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GEN4 Details Operating August 1993

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	21 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	21 MW
Winter Capacity	21 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 1993
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)

Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Fluidized Bed Technology	No
Pulverized Coal Technology	No
Subcritical Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GEN6 Details Operating April 2006

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	14.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	12.6 MW
Winter Capacity	14.3 MW
Minimum Load	9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 2006

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Subcritical Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GEN5 Details Operating May 2006

Technology	Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	24 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	23.8 MW
Winter Capacity	23.8 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2006
Combined Heat & Power	Yes

Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Subcritical Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator GEN7 Details Operating February 2022

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	9.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	9.4 MW
Winter Capacity	9.4 MW
Minimum Load	6.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2022
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator GEN8 Details Operating February 2022

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	9.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	9.4 MW
Winter Capacity	9.4 MW
Minimum Load	6.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2022
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator GEN9 Details Operating February 2022

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	9.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	9.4 MW
Winter Capacity	9.4 MW
Minimum Load	6.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2022
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial CHP (5)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

T B Simon Power Plant Plant Owners

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

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