MARSHALL, Mich., March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new renewable
energy facility has begun producing electricity in Michigan, marking
another milestone in Consumers Energy's Green Generation program.
Gas Recovery Systems (GRS), part of the Fortistar Renewables Group of
Lockport, New York, developed and brought on-line a landfill gas facility
located near the C&C Landfill in Convis Township, north of Marshall. The
facility can produce 2.5 megawatts of electricity. It works by capturing
methane gas naturally produced during the decomposition process and then
using it to generate electricity. GRS also has a separate landfill gas
facility at the same site that began selling electricity to Consumers
Energy in 1995. That facility can generate 2.7 megawatts of electricity.
"We've found Michigan to be a 'green-friendly' state," said Paul
Hesson, Director of Development for GRS. "Working with local officials in
Convis Township and with utility and state officials demonstrated to us
that Michigan is working with renewable energy suppliers."
The GRS facility joins other new landfill gas renewable energy
facilities supporting the Green Generation program. Those facilities are
located near Lennon, Whitehall and Zeeland. In addition, Consumers Energy
purchases electricity which is generated by two wind turbines located near
Mackinaw City for the program. Consumers Energy also has entered into
contracts with other wind-generation projects that are in various stages of
development. All of the projects are located in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
"We're pleased to welcome GRS as a supplier to our Green Generation
program. Mutually beneficial relationships with our renewable energy supply
partners are key to the success of our growing Green Generation program,"
said Steve Stubleski, Consumers Energy's Green Generation program manager.
The Green Generation program offers Consumers Energy's electric
customers an opportunity to support renewable energy by voluntarily
enrolling in the program and paying a small premium. Participation options
range from purchasing a "green block" of power for as little as $2.50 per
month, to matching current monthly usage for approximately $12-$14 per
month. Information on the Green Generation program is available at
http://www.greengeneration.com.
Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides
natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan's 10 million
residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
For more information about Consumers Energy, visit our Website at
http://www.consumersenergy.com
SOURCE Consumers Energy
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