Western Michigan University Power Plant
Natural gas power plant in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. 16.7 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 generators, operated by Western Michigan University.
Also known as EIA plant 58161
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 16.7 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 6 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- August 1997First generator online
- Operator
- Western Michigan UniversityEIA operator ID 58106
- Grid
- MISOBalancing authority MISO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Kalamazoo County, MI42.2800, −85.6064
- EIA plant ID
- 58161EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power Western Michigan University produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
80.9 GWh
80,936 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
55.3%
2024: 48.0%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
57.7–80.9
GWh a year. Low 2020, high 2025
| 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 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2004 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2005 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2006 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2007 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2008 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2009 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2010 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2011 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2012 | 72,059 | 70.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 72,439 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 74,444 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 69,097 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 68,881 | 67.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 71,973 | 70.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 70,200 | 68.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 65,893 | 64.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 57,711 | 56.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 57,978 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 58,506 | 40.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 71,279 | 48.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 70,376 | 48.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 80,936 | 55.3% | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG-1 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 0.8 | March 1999 |
| EG-9 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.5 | May 2021 |
| EG-10 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.5 | May 2021 |
| GTG-7 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 5.0 | August 1997 |
| GTG-8 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 5.0 | August 1997 |
| STG-1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 0.9 | March 1999 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Western 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 Western Michigan University
How much power does Western Michigan University Power Plant produce?
Western Michigan University Power Plant reported 80,936 MWh (80.9 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 55.3% capacity factor on 16.7 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is Western Michigan University Power Plant?
Western Michigan University Power Plant is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at 42.2800, −85.6064. It is in the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. balancing area (MISO).
Who operates Western Michigan University Power Plant?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Western Michigan University as the operator (EIA operator ID 58106). The operator is not always the owner.
When did Western Michigan University Power Plant start operating?
Its first generator began operating in August 1997, 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