Vestaburg — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 1881
- Capacity
- 23.7 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Technology
- Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Montcalm, MI
- Operating Since
- 1972
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Wolverine Power Supply Coop
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 2,311.82 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 1.1%
- Balancing Authority
- Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
- ISO/RTO
- MISO
- NERC Region
- RFC
Vestaburg
OperatingNatural Gas
Ranked #38 of 63 Natural Gas plants in MI#1303 of 2009 nationally
23.7 MW Natural Gas operating in Montcalm, MI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
EIAWD
23.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Technology
1972
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
43.4013, -84.9136
County
Montcalm, MI
Nearby Plants
- Pine River Solar ParkSolar80 MW · 18.9 km
- Pine River Wind ParkWind161.3 MW · 22.3 km
- Central Michigan UniversityNatural Gas4.8 MW · 23.7 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Wolverine Power Supply Coop | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Wolverine Power Supply Coop | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
The Vestaburg power plant is located in Montcalm County, Michigan. It has a total capacity of 23.7 MW and is operated by Wolverine Power Supply Coop. The plant began operating in 1972 and utilizes a single natural gas-fired combustion turbine generator. Vestaburg is ranked as the 37th largest power plant in Michigan out of 62, and 1282nd nationally out of 1963 plants.
In the most recent year with available data, the plant generated 2,312 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 1.1%. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority and the ReliabilityFirst Corporation (RFC) NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $292.3 per kW, according to FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
69 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Cooperative
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
174 MWh
Latest Month
2.3K MWh
Annual Generation
1.1%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$272/kW
Installed Cost
$329.7/MWh
Operating Cost
Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc.
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidencePoint of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Vestaburg Substation · 138 kV
Substation Distance
0.044 km
Operator
Wolverine Power Cooperative
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
CONS.VSTBG8
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (3)Beta
Industry·corporate
Jimmy David Albring Obituary (2025) - Vestaburg, MI - Brigham Funeral Chapel - Edmore
Jimmy David Albring, age 64 of Edmore passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1960.
Jimmy David Albring (other)
Legacy | Obituary·10 months ago
Industry·corporate
Vestaburg celebrates 150 years
The 2024 event will mark the village's 150th birthday with a variety of activities on tap for children and adults alike.
The Morning Sun·1 years ago
Industry·corporate
Margaret Modrow Obituary (2024) - Vestaburg, MI - Morning Sun
Margaret Ann (Fitzgerald) Modrow passed away January 24, 2024, in her home peacefully surrounded by family. This is the way Maragret said...
Margaret Modrow (other)
Legacy | Obituary·2 years ago
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