271st largest plant in Michigan · 12336th nationally
Constantine is a hydroelectric power plant in Michigan with a nameplate capacity of 1.2 MW. It generates roughly 3.8k MWh per year — enough to power about 359 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 36% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Constantine |
|---|---|
| Operator | Indiana Michigan Power Co |
| City | Constantine |
| County | St Joseph County |
| State | Michigan |
| ZIP | 49042 |
| Coordinates | 41.84360, -85.66940 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.3 MW | Operating | 1923 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.3 MW | Operating | 1923 |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.3 MW | Operating | 1929 |
| 4 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 0.3 MW | Operating | 1923 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.