3.4 MW Hydro operating in Elkhart, IN — PJM Interconnection, LLC
3.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1913
Operating Since
Coordinates
41.6928, -85.9650
County
Elkhart, IN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Indiana Michigan Power Co | Indiana Michigan Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Indiana Michigan Power Co | Commercial Development Company | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Elkhart hydroelectric plant is located in Elkhart County, Indiana. The plant has a total capacity of 3.4 MW across three generators and is owned by Commercial Development Company, with Indiana Michigan Power Co. serving as the operator. The plant began operating in 1913, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. It operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, the Elkhart plant generated 13,008 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 43.5%. The plant's installed cost was $1,857.8 per kW, according to FERC data. The Elkhart plant ranks as the 5th largest of 6 hydroelectric plants in Indiana and 1026th nationally out of 1464 plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
959 MWh
Latest Month
13.0K MWh
Annual Generation
43.5%
Capacity Factor
$3,117/kW
Installed Cost
Indiana Michigan Power Company
Reporting Utility
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
32418411
Pricing Hub
N ILLINOIS HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-26
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