147th largest plant in Indiana · 8898th nationally
Elkhart is a hydroelectric power plant in Indiana with a nameplate capacity of 3.4 MW. It generates roughly 11.1k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,053 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 37% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Elkhart |
|---|---|
| Operator | Indiana Michigan Power Co |
| City | Elkhart |
| County | Elkhart County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 46516 |
| Coordinates | 41.69280, -85.96500 |
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 | 1.4 MW | Operating | 1913 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.0 MW | Operating | 1921 |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.0 MW | Operating | 1921 |
| 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.