French Paper Hydro
French Paper Hydro is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Berrien County, Michigan, operated by French Paper Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service between 1921 and 1930.
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
- 1.3 MW
- 1.2 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 4
- In service
- 1921–1930
- EIA plant ID
- 10656
Where it is
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- County
- Berrien County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 41.8203, -86.2592
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Industrial Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- French Paper Co
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
French Paper Hydro: FAQ
- Where is French Paper Hydro?
- In Berrien 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 French Paper Hydro?
- 1 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns French Paper Hydro?
- EIA-860M names French Paper Co 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 French Paper Hydro LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — French Paper Co 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 "French Paper Hydro LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is French Paper Hydro still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.