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4.3 MW Hydro operating in Ionia, MI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
4.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1907
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.9528, -84.9025
County
Ionia, MI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Webber hydroelectric plant is located in Ionia County, Michigan. The plant has a total capacity of 4.3 MW across two generators and is owned and operated by Consumers Energy Co. The plant began operating in 1907, making it one of the older hydroelectric facilities in the state. Webber utilizes conventional hydroelectric technology and its primary fuel source is water (WAT).
Webber's latest annual generation was 11,430 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 30.2%. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority. Webber is ranked as the 27th largest plant in Michigan out of 50, and 943rd nationally out of 1464. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $2,045.77 per kW, based on FERC data. The plant operates within the RFC NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
682 MWh
Latest Month
11.4K MWh
Annual Generation
30.2%
Capacity Factor
Hydroelectric · Consumers Energy Company · Data from 2015–2024
$5,888/kW
Installed Cost
$79.6/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Webber Dam Substation · 46 kV
Substation Distance
0.097 km
Operator
Consumers Energy
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
CONS.WEBBERHYD
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
46.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility