Overview
A.J. Mihm Generating Station is a 56.4 MW gas power plant in Michigan, USA, owned by Upper Michigan Energy Resources Company. It provides electricity to the local grid.
A.J. Mihm Generating Station is a natural gas-fired power plant located in Michigan, United States. With a capacity of 56.4 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector. The plant is owned and operated by Upper Michigan Energy Resources Company and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and its associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal-fired units, but still must comply with emission limits for NOx and SO2. This generating station plays a role in meeting regional electricity demand in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Its gas-fired technology provides flexible generation that can complement renewable sources like wind and solar. The plant's relatively small capacity makes it suitable for local distribution needs.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas as fuel, which produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula means it serves a sparsely populated area with significant forest cover. The plant's emissions are regulated under the Clean Air Act, and its small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
A.J. Mihm Generating Station is located in Michigan, United States, at coordinates 46.7927 N, -88.6140 W.
It is a natural gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 56.4 megawatts.
The plant is owned by Upper Michigan Energy Resources Company.
The plant must comply with the US Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which set limits on SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
As a 56.4 MW gas plant, it provides flexible generation to meet local electricity demand in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, complementing renewable sources.