The Ludington Pumped Storage Plant Celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary in 2023. In February of 2011, Consumers Energy and Detroit Edison announced an $800 million upgrade to the Pumped Storage Plant. This project began in 2013, upgrading the generating capacity from 1,872 megawatts to 2,172 megawatts and replacing its six turbines with more efficient models. The six-year project was estimated to increase the plant’s generating capacity by 15%. The Lake Winds Energy Park constructed in Summit and Riverton townships just east of the plant will also increase the pumped storage capacity. Called the “Project” by locals, the plant can be reached by driving south on Lakeshore Drive, off Old US-31.

For registered attendees of the plant tour on Friday, September 27, please read the attached information from the plant regarding safety and logistics.

• Carpool will leave from GR/Walker area West River Rd. Park and Ride (address below) at 7:35 a.m. SHARP!

  • 4395 W River Dr NE, Walker, MI 49544

  • Lake shore folks let me know if you want to meet up somewhere north of 96 on US-31 and we can make arrangements.

  • The tour will be followed by Happy Hour at Oh Brother's, 9521 US Route 31, Montague, MI 49437. Please let us know if you are not able to attend lunch, as the restaurant would appreciate an updated headcount.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Occhipinti, 616.951.4774, cocchipinti@nthconsultants.com.