The Lansing Board of Water and Light has released a statement on Monday that it will build a new, cleaner, and efficient natural gas-fired power plant.
According to BWL, this $500 million plant will complement the company's investment in renewable energy projects and efficiency programs.
The plant will generate 250 megawatts and create 1200 new jobs in construction.
The plant will be located at the Erickson Power Station facility in Delta Township as part of its Lansing Energy Tomorrow plan.
The BWL also announced that it will relocate its Penn-Hazel Complex at the completion of the plant which is expected to happen in 2021.
“This new plant will be the largest project the BWL has ever taken on and allows us to remove a major coal-fired power plant from service,” said General Manager Dick Peffley. “Continuing to generate our own power will ensure Lansing’s energy independence for decades to come so we’re not relying on the grid.
“Following McLaren’s $450 million announcement earlier this month, the BWL’s new plant combines to create nearly $1 billion in new construction activity in the Lansing region. This is unprecedented economic activity in recent memory,” said Peffley.
