Electric Generation

James De Young Generation Station

The James De Young Generation Station consists of three coal fired electrical generating units. The first was completed in 1953 and the third in 1968. The three electrical generating units range in size from 11 megawatts to 29.5 megawatts. The plant has the capability of generating 60 megawatts of electricity. The three electrical generating units are referred to as Units 3, 4, & 5. The James De Young Generation Station also houses Units 1 & 2, which have been retired from service.

Group tours of the James De Young Generation Station can be arranged by calling 616-355-1200.

48^th Street Generation Station

The 48^th Street Generation Station consists of three simple cycle combustion turbines. Two of the combustion turbines were installed in 1992 and have the ability to burn fuel oil or natural gas. These two turbines are General Electric Frame 6 models and each have a nameplate electrical generating capacity of 34 megawatts.

The third combustion turbine was installed in 2000. This combustion turbine has a nameplate capacity of 73 megawatts and can burn only natural gas. The combustion turbine is a General Electric, Frame 7AE model.

6^th Street Generation Station

The 6^th Street Generating Station is an oil fired combustion turbine that is capable of generating 22 megawatts of electricity. The unit was constructed in 1973 and is a General Electric Frame 5 model.

J.H. Campbell Complex, Unit 3 and Belle River Plant

The HBPW owns shares in the J.H. Campbell Complex, Unit 3 and the Belle River Plant, both of which are coal fired electrical generating plants. The plants supply a portion of the electricity used in the Holland area. The plants are operated by Consumers Energy Company and Detroit Edison Company, respectively.