Overview
Marquette Energy Center is a 51.3 MW gas-fired power plant in Marquette, Michigan, owned by the City of Marquette. It provides electricity to the local grid.
Marquette Energy Center is a gas-fired power plant located in Marquette, Michigan, United States. With a capacity of 51.3 MW, it is a small-scale facility in the context of US power generation. The plant is owned by the City of Marquette and is currently operational. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility falls under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated emission standards for NOx, SO2, and other pollutants. Marquette Energy Center serves the local community by providing reliable electricity to the Marquette area. Its location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula places it in a region with cold winters, where power demand peaks during heating season. The plant's relatively small capacity suggests it plays a role in local grid stability rather than serving as a major regional generator.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower emissions of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter compared to coal-fired plants, but it still emits carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Its location in a populated area of Marquette means emissions may affect local air quality. Older gas plants may have higher emission rates. Regulatory compliance with EPA standards helps mitigate environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Marquette Energy Center is located in Marquette, Michigan, United States, at coordinates 46.5660, -87.4372.
Marquette Energy Center is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 51.3 MW, owned by the City of Marquette.
The plant is owned by the City of Marquette, Michigan.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for NOx, SO2, and CO2, as well as state-specific regulations.
With 51.3 MW, Marquette Energy Center is a small-scale gas plant, typical for municipal or local power generation, compared to large combined-cycle plants that can exceed 500 MW.