In 2022, Michigan had a total summer capacity of 30,538 MW through all of its power plants, and a net generation of 117,497 GWh.
[2] In 2023, the energy mix was 45.7% natural gas, 22.9% nuclear, 19.2% coal, 6.9% wind, 1.7% biomass, 1.1% other gases, 1.1% petroleum, 1.1% solar, 0.2% hydroelectric, and 0.1% other.
Coal use has decreased by half over the last decade, replaced by natural gas and renewables.
[1] Michigan imports all coal and nuclear fuel (uranium), and 82% of natural gas.
Multiple-fuel units may alter their fuel source depending to balance pricing, availability, and energy content.
Waste to energy plants which use garbage to produce power are a minor source of Michigan's electricity.