UMERC – Generating Stations
To provide a long-term solution for electric reliability in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. (UMERC), a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (WEC) engaged Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» to help construct two new natural gas plants. The new plants add approximately 180 MW of natural gas generation. The approximately $275 million investment in the two new generating stations (the 56 MW Mihm plant and the 132 MW Kuester plant), allows for the retirement of the coal-fueled Presque Isle Power Plant.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» partnered with area contractor AZCO, Inc. to deliver the construction, with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» providing construction services for the foundations, erection of structural steel and balance of plant components.
UMERC
Multiple Locations, Michigan
Burns & McDonnell
Self-perform Construction
New Construction
180 MW
Project Highlights
- The new stations allow for the retirement of the coal-fueled Presque Isle Power Plant, replacing it with more environmentally friendly natural gas generation.
- The Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council in the Upper Michigan provided labor support to the project.
