Neenah Paper Munising Mill Coal Power Plant | Munising, Michigan

Neenah Paper Munising Mill is a coal-fired power plant located in Munising, Michigan, United States. With a capacity of 6.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility primarily serving the energy needs of the adjacent paper mill. The plant is owned by Neenah Paper Michigan Inc. and remains operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a coal-fired facility, it is subject to emissions limits for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. The relatively small capacity suggests it may use older technology, such as subcritical boilers, typical for industrial cogeneration plants of this era. This facility plays a key role in supporting the local paper manufacturing industry by providing reliable on-site power. Its location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula places it in a region with a mix of industrial and natural landscapes. The plant's environmental impact is moderated by its small scale, but coal combustion still contributes to regional emissions.

The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, with potential local air quality impacts. Its location in a rural area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula reduces exposure to dense populations, but the facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act. The small capacity (6.2 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger coal plants.