New Covert Generating Facility

A 1.18 GW natural gas power plant in Van Buren, Michigan, owned by Consumers Energy Co - (MI), commissioned in 2004.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 55297Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
1.18 GW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
2004
Owner
Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Location
Van Buren, Michigan
Coordinates
42.3224, -86.2937
Generation (2024)
7,172 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Units
6

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
20153,495.6
20165,983
20176,236.4
20186,785.4
20197,405.8
20207,200.7
20217,045.1
20226,803.5
20237,551.5
20247,172

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