Where is Belle River?

In St Clair 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 Belle River?

2 GW of nameplate capacity across 10 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Belle River?

EIA-860M names DTE Electric Company 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 Belle River LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — DTE Electric Company 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 "Belle River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Belle River still running?

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

Belle River

Belle River is a 2 GW coal power plant in St Clair County, Michigan, operated by DTE Electric Company. EIA-860M lists 10 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1981 and 1999.

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: 1,664.4 MW; 1,508 MW net summer
Generating units: 10
In service: 1981–1999
EIA plant ID: 6034

Where it is

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County: St Clair County, Michigan
Coordinates: 42.7756, -82.495
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: DTE Electric Company
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 1 GW, Natural gas 256 MW, Petroleum 14 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

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Belle River: FAQ

Where is Belle River?: In St Clair 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 Belle River?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 10 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Belle River?: EIA-860M names DTE Electric Company 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 Belle River LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — DTE Electric Company 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 "Belle River LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Belle River still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.