Uncertain Future For Presque Isle Power Plant

Marquette, MI, Nov. 14, 2013 – Uncertain Future For Presque Isle Power Plant, Good or Bad?  There is a huge debate brewing over the potential closure of the Presque Isle Power Plant owned by We Energies in Marquette, MI.  The future of the plant has both economical and environmental ramifications that directly affect our local community here in Marquette.  True that the plant provides approximately 170 jobs locally and a sizable chunk of tax revenue for the city however, the outdated coal burning facility also contributes more than 6 times the allowable rates for Mercury and is named on thewww.dirtykilowatts.org website’s list of the country’s Top 50 Dirtiest Power Plants. Marquette County also touts some of the highest cancer rates in the state and country for many types of tumors associated with industrial waste toxins, as revealed in this Detriot Business Magazine dbusiness.com .

So, the debate we feel is important to consider is what is better for our community,  short term economic gain or the health of our citizens and water and air supply?MarquetteMagazine.com plans to continue covering this important issue and sharing information as it unfolds in hopes of educating the community on the entire picture and ramifications of potential outcomes.

Please contribute your thoughts as we would very much like to generate conversation on this topic throughout our community!

by marquette_magazine