Where is Zeeland Generating Station?

In Ottawa 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 Zeeland Generating Station?

968 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Zeeland Generating Station?

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 Zeeland Generating Station 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 "Zeeland Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Zeeland Generating Station still running?

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

Zeeland Generating Station

Zeeland Generating Station is a 968 MW natural gas power plant in Ottawa County, Michigan, operated by Consumers Energy Co - (MI). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 2001 and 2002.

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: 968.2 MW; 842.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 2001–2002
EIA plant ID: 55087

Where it is

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County: Ottawa County, Michigan
Coordinates: 42.8206, -85.9975
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Zeeland Generating Station: FAQ

Where is Zeeland Generating Station?: In Ottawa 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 Zeeland Generating Station?: 968 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Zeeland Generating Station?: 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 Zeeland Generating Station 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 "Zeeland Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Zeeland Generating Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.