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Croton
8.9 MW hydroelectric power plant · Newaygo County, Michigan
- Operating capacity
- 8.9 MW
- 4 generators
- Main fuel
- Hydroelectric
- First unit online
- 1907
- Generation, 2023
- 20 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 1701
- Operator
- Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Newaygo County
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Location
- 43.4373, -85.6645
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 3.0 MW | Jan 1907 | Operating |
| 2Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 3.0 MW | Jan 1907 | Operating |
| 4Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW | Jan 1912 | Operating |
| 3Conventional Hydroelectric | Hydroelectric | 1.4 MW | Jan 1915 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 20 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 26.1%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy | Hydroelectric | 31.5 MW | 3.8 mi |
| Central Generating | Biomass | 4.0 MW | 11 mi |
| Hazel Solar, LLC | Solar | 2.0 MW | 11 mi |
| Rogers | Hydroelectric | 6.8 MW | 15 mi |
| Fremont Community Digester, LLC | Biomass | 5.8 MW | 16 mi |
| Muskegon Solar | Solar | 250 MW | 22 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Croton produce?
- Croton has 8.9 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 4 generators as of August 2026.
- Who operates Croton?
- EIA lists Consumers Energy Co - (MI) as the operator of Croton.
- How much electricity did Croton generate?
- Croton reported 20 GWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026