Where is Central Generating?

In Montcalm County, Michigan (MI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Central Generating?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Central Generating?

EIA-860M names North American Central - LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Central Generating LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North American Central - LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Central Generating LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Central Generating still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Central Generating

Central Generating is a 4 MW biomass power plant in Montcalm County, Michigan, operated by North American Central - LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2018 and 2020.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 4 MW; 4 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2018–2020
EIA plant ID: 63977

Where it is

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County: Montcalm County, Michigan
Coordinates: 43.3335, -85.506
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: North American Central - LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Landfill Gas
Status: Operating

Every plant North American Central - LLC reports to EIA →

Central Generating: FAQ

Where is Central Generating?: In Montcalm County, Michigan (MI). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Central Generating?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Central Generating?: EIA-860M names North American Central - LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Central Generating LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North American Central - LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Central Generating LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Central Generating still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.