Where is Frank Jenkins?

In Ionia 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 Frank Jenkins?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Frank Jenkins?

EIA-860M names City of Portland - (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 Frank Jenkins LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Portland - (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 "Frank Jenkins LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Frank Jenkins still running?

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

Frank Jenkins

Frank Jenkins is a 4 MW oil-fired power plant in Ionia County, Michigan, operated by City of Portland - (MI). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1950 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: 3.8 MW; 3.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1950–2002
EIA plant ID: 1851

Where it is

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County: Ionia County, Michigan
Coordinates: 42.8686, -84.8956
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Portland - (MI)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant City of Portland - (MI) reports to EIA →

Frank Jenkins: FAQ

Where is Frank Jenkins?: In Ionia 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 Frank Jenkins?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Frank Jenkins?: EIA-860M names City of Portland - (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 Frank Jenkins LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Portland - (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 "Frank Jenkins LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Frank Jenkins still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.