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GAS POWER PLANTSWestern Michigan University Power Plant
Western Michigan University Power Plant is a 16.7 MW operating gas power plant in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, operated by Western Michigan University.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTG-7 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 5.0 MW | |
| GTG-8 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 5.0 MW | |
| EG-9 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.5 MW | |
| EG-10 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.5 MW | |
| STG-1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 0.9 MW | |
| EG-1 | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 0.8 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Western Michigan University
- Location
- Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Commercial CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 16.7 MW
- First unit online
- Aug 1997
- EIA plant ID
- 58161
Location
42.2800, -85.6064
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem