An official website of the United States government.

This is not the current EPA website. To navigate to the current EPA website, please go to www.epa.gov. This website is historical material reflecting the EPA website as it existed on January 19, 2021. This website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work. More information »

New Source Review (NSR) Permitting

Detroit Edison Belle River Power Plant - Permitting Information

1. Facility Information

Detroit Edison, Belle River Power Plant

2. Location

China Township, St. Clair County, MI  48054

3. Distance from US/Canada Border

within 30 miles or 48 km.

4. Facility Type and Size

Installing three 82.4 MW turbines and modifying three existing turbines rated at 82.4 MW

5. Sources of Emissions

Combustion turbine

6. Type of Fuel

natural gas

7. Type and Quantity of Emissions

Major for NOx (465 tpy), CO (770 tpy), and PM10

8. Emission Control Technology

low NOx burners; good combustion practices

9. Date Permit Application Received

EPA received application 8/28/00.

10. Stack Height and Diameter

Proposed stack parameters - minimum height 56 feet, and maximum dimension of 108 in. by 228 in

11. Permit Agency Contact

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Contact Lori Peacock at 517-373-7082