At the time the 1925 era power plant transferred to Western Michigan University, it was a 100 percent coal-fired facility with 40 to 50-year-old boilers that had become unreliable and environmentally non-compliant. Many of us drive past the unmarked, gated entrance off Stadium Drive, but few realize the building behind there provides power for all of WMU campus and more.
Its current use is an efficient co-generation  power distribution providing steam heat, electricity and cooling production for the campus of Western Michigan University. As complex as the plant is, it is only staffed by 17 people year-round, with some being certified welders and electricians. The plant also offers a unique on-the-job training program for trades people.

Speaker and tour: Matt Cronkhite

Gather: 5:30pm – must use gated entrance off Stadium Drive

We will have dinner first, then have the tour at 6:30

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