MCV is one of the largest gas-fired cogeneration plants in the United States. The facility’s capacity is 1,560 megawatts of electric power and additionally 1.35 million pounds per hour of process steam for industrial use.

MCV’s electrical capacity represents approximately 10% of the power consumption for Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and is a critical energy resource for the Midwest United States. Most of the electric power capacity is contracted to Consumers Energy, the second-largest power and gas utility of Michigan distributing power to approximately 1.8 million customers.

The core power generation equipment of the MCV plant, which is among the most reliable technology in the industry, was manufactured by ABB (now Alstom) and General Electric. With significant existing infrastructure and a strong operational track record, MCV is well positioned for enhancing reliability and efficiency as well as to increase plant capacity.