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
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
46 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
682 MWh
Latest Month
11.4K MWh
Annual Generation
30.2%
Capacity Factor
$5,888/kW
Installed Cost
Consumers Energy Company
Reporting Utility
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
Node Source
Curated node match