Where is Jackson Generating Station?

In Jackson 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 Jackson Generating Station?

649 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Jackson 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 Jackson 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 "Jackson 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 Jackson Generating Station still running?

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

Jackson Generating Station

Jackson Generating Station is a 649 MW natural gas power plant in Jackson County, Michigan, operated by Consumers Energy Co - (MI). EIA-860M lists 9 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 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: 649 MW; 534.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 9
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 55270

Where it is

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County: Jackson County, Michigan
Coordinates: 42.2488, -84.3767
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
Status: Operating

Every plant Consumers Energy Co - (MI) reports to EIA →

Jackson Generating Station: FAQ

Where is Jackson Generating Station?: In Jackson 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 Jackson Generating Station?: 649 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Jackson 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 Jackson 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 "Jackson 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 Jackson Generating Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.