Central Michigan University
Natural gas power plant in Isabella County, Michigan. 4.8 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by Central Michigan University.
Also known as EIA plant 56190
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 4.8 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- December 1987First generator online
- Operator
- Central Michigan UniversityEIA operator ID 3304
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Isabella County, MI43.5905, −84.7790
- EIA plant ID
- 56190EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Central Michigan University produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
29.5 GWh
29,513 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
70.2%
2024: 70.5%
January to July 2026
17.1 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
22.9–30.5
GWh a year. Low 2020, high 2018
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2003 | 158,782 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 2,571 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 2,862 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 2,769 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 1,884 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 4,312 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 3,561 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2011 | 30,976 | 73.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 15,723 | 37.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 32,772 | 77.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 33,144 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 30,280 | 72.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 30,362 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 29,140 | 69.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 30,507 | 72.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 29,401 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 22,887 | 54.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 28,793 | 68.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 27,040 | 64.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 28,408 | 67.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 24,682 | 70.5% | 10 of 12 |
| 2025 | 29,513 | 70.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 17,078 | 69.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 3.8 | December 1990 |
| STM1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 1.0 | December 1987 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Central Michigan University 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 Central Michigan University
How much power does Central Michigan University produce?
Central Michigan University reported 29,513 MWh (29.5 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 70.2% capacity factor on 4.8 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 17.1 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is Central Michigan University?
Central Michigan University is in Isabella County, Michigan, at 43.5905, −84.7790. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates Central Michigan University?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Central Michigan University as the operator (EIA operator ID 3304). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Central Michigan University start operating?
Its first generator began operating in December 1987, 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