90th largest plant in Michigan · 4125th nationally
Hardy is a hydroelectric power plant in Michigan with a nameplate capacity of 31.5 MW. It generates roughly 76.5k MWh per year — enough to power about 7,282 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 28% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Hardy |
|---|---|
| Operator | Consumers Energy Co - (Mi) |
| City | Newaygo |
| County | Newaygo County |
| State | Michigan |
| ZIP | 49337 |
| Coordinates | 43.48662, -85.62987 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 11.5 MW | Operating | 1931 |
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 10.0 MW | Operating | 1931 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 10.0 MW | Operating | 1931 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
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.