Query
Hardy
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Hardy
Generated
2026-10-19T06:29:44.964Z

Briefing on Hardy

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 19, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
32 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1931
Operating since
3
Generators
25.9%
Capacity factor
72 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Hardy is a 32 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in MISO (Midcontinent), currently Operating.

Hardy is reported in Michigan since 1931 under Consumers Energy Co - (MI). Available operating and financial measures include 25.9% capacity factor and 72 GWh annual generation; $959/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Newaygo, Michigan
Technology
Conventional Hydroelectric
Owner / parent
Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Operator
Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
Grid
MISO (Midcontinent)
Plant ID
1707

What stands out

1

Hardy is a 32 MW Conventional Hydroelectric asset in Michigan with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 25.9% capacity factor and 72 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $10.7/MWh OpEx, $959/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “Year-round Hardy Pond lowering sought if $350M dam fix is delayed” (MLive.com, 2026-03-30).

Market and operating context

ISO / market
MISO (Midcontinent)
Balancing authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
NERC region
RFC
State rank
#3 of 51
National rank
#394 of 1,462

Why it matters

For this asset in MISO (Midcontinent), operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.