Five Channels
Five Channels is a 6 MW hydroelectric power plant in Iosco County, Michigan, operated by Consumers Energy Co - (MI). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 1912.
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
- 6 MW
- 6.3 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1912
- EIA plant ID
- 1704
Where it is
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- County
- Iosco County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.4555, -83.6763
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
- Primary energy source
- Hydro
- Technologies
- Conventional Hydroelectric
- Status
- Operating
Five Channels: FAQ
- Where is Five Channels?
- In Iosco 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 Five Channels?
- 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Five Channels?
- EIA-860M names Consumers Energy Co - (MI) 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 Five Channels LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Consumers Energy Co - (MI) 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 "Five Channels LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Five Channels still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.