University of Michigan
Natural gas power plant in Washtenaw County, Michigan. 47.5 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 generators, operated by University of Michigan.
Also known as EIA plant 50431
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 47.5 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 5 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- January 1975First generator online
- Operator
- University of MichiganEIA operator ID 19588
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Washtenaw County, MI42.2812, −83.7346
- EIA plant ID
- 50431EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power University of Michigan produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
213 GWh
213,018 MWh, final. 11 of 12 months reported
Capacity factor, 2025
43.9%
2024: 41.9%
January to July 2026
134 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2024
138.6–222.6
GWh a year. Low 2019, high 2022
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 141,745 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 165,761 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 101,669 | Not reported | 7 of 12 |
| 2004 | 158,371 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 158,371 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 115,459 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 120,861 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 99,772 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 116,194 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 127,453 | 32.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 159,017 | 40.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 183,610 | 47.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 169,231 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 161,181 | 41.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 166,385 | 42.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 149,288 | 38.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 149,025 | 38.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 148,664 | 38.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 138,575 | 35.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 139,068 | 35.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 145,443 | 37.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 222,603 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 222,107 | 42.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 220,817 | 41.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 213,018 | 43.9% | 11 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 133,578 | 43.8% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 15.5 | March 2022 |
| TG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 12.5 | January 1986 |
| TG8 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 12.5 | January 1975 |
| TG9 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 3.5 | August 1990 |
| TG10 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 3.5 | June 1992 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists University of Michigan as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about University of Michigan
How much power does University of Michigan produce?
University of Michigan reported 213,018 MWh (213 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 43.9% capacity factor on 47.5 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 134 GWh, which is provisional. 11 of 12 months were reported for 2025.
Where is University of Michigan?
University of Michigan is in Washtenaw County, Michigan, at 42.2812, −83.7346. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates University of Michigan?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists University of Michigan as the operator (EIA operator ID 19588). The operator is not always the owner.
When did University of Michigan start operating?
Its first generator began operating in January 1975, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page