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Livingston Generating Station
Gaylord, Michigan
Performance
Provides energy and volt-amp reactance (VAR) support to the transmission system.
Capacity
Electricity produced by the four-unit simple-cycle facility can power about 156,000 homes.
Planet
Consumers Energy supplies the plant with clean, reliable natural gas.
Overview
Livingston Generating Station is a natural gas fired facility located near Gaylord, Michigan.
Livingston Generating Station consists of four quick-start, simple-cycle combustion turbines totaling 156 MW. Commercial operation began in 1999.
Solutions
The plant’s electric output is offered into the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market and provides VAR support to the transmission system.
Livingston Generating Station is adjacent to an electric substation and a natural gas pipeline and is often tapped to provide power during transmission system work. The station’s generating units are enclosed in a double-walled block building designed for sound control and aesthetics.
