National Energy of McBain
Wood biomass power plant in Missaukee County, Michigan. 20 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by National Salvage & Service Corporation.
Also known as Viking Energy of McBain · EIA plant 50770
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 20 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- December 1988First generator online
- Operator
- National Salvage & Service CorporationEIA operator ID 19781
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- 1 MISO nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Missaukee County, MI44.2040, −85.2206
- EIA plant ID
- 50770EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power National Energy of McBain produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
129 GWh
129,201 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
73.7%
2024: 69.6%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
122.2–145.9
GWh a year. Low 2024, high 2018
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | 140,346 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 59,486 | Not reported | 5 of 12 |
| 2003 | 137,931 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 134,590 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 138,947 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 143,700 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 143,253 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 141,829 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 143,495 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 141,597 | 89.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 144,088 | 91.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 139,173 | 88.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 132,570 | 84.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 142,587 | 90.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 144,911 | 91.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 144,717 | 91.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 143,228 | 90.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 145,899 | 92.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 143,482 | 91.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 138,908 | 87.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2022 | 132,119 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 135,989 | 77.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 122,199 | 69.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 129,201 | 73.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | Not reported | Not reported | 0 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 account · MISOEmissions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | 20.0 | December 1988 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists National Salvage & Service Corporation 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 National Energy of McBain
How much power does National Energy of McBain produce?
National Energy of McBain reported 129,201 MWh (129 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 73.7% capacity factor on 20 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is National Energy of McBain?
National Energy of McBain is in Missaukee County, Michigan, at 44.2040, −85.2206. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates National Energy of McBain?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists National Salvage & Service Corporation as the operator (EIA operator ID 19781). The operator is not always the owner.
When did National Energy of McBain start operating?
Its first generator began operating in December 1988, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for National Energy of McBain?
Yes. InfraMap has MISO day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to National Energy of McBain, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
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)
- MISO day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
- Plant names from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page