Harbor Beach in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Detroit Edison - Harbor Beach Power Plant

Established 1968

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023

1. Detroit Edison - Harbor Beach Power Plant Marker

Inscription. The Detroit Edison's Harbor Beach Power Plant began generating electricity to Michigan's thumb communities on beautiful Lake Huron in 1968. The plant generates 103 megawatts of electricity and provides critical voltage stability to Michigan's thumb communities.

Construction began in 1966 with Bechtel Corporation as the general contractor. The site of 95 acres was purchased in 1954. It was placed in service May 20, 1968. The Harbor Beach Power Plant was the first plant to restore power during the 2003 blackout.

The plant conforms to the ISO 14001 Standard. It is designated as a clean corporate citizen by the State of Michigan and Department of Natural Resources for its environmental management, pollution prevention and environmental compliance. Harbor Beach Power Plant is recognized yearly for the many contributions it takes to improve and enhance the Lake Huron fishery, Thumb Chapter of Steel Headers (MSSFA).
WHC - Certified "Wildlife at Work" program.

Erected by Detroit Edison.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1968.

Location. 43° 51.103′ N, 82° 39.102′ W. Marker is in Harbor Beach, Michigan, in Huron

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County. Marker can be reached from Wood Street near North Huron Avenue (Michigan Highway 25). The marker is on the walking trail that runs north/south between the houses and the power plant property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Wood Street, Harbor Beach MI 48441, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Life Saving Service and Coast Guard in Harbor Beach (approx. ¼ mile away); The Grice House Museum Complex (approx. ¼ mile away); North Park Pavilion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Daniel J. Morrell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harbor Beach Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harbor Beach Community House (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of Industry in Harbor Beach (approx. half a mile away); Downtown Harbor Beach (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harbor Beach.

Also see . . . DTE to close Harbor Beach Power Plant. Excerpt:

The plant no longer will operate as a coal-fired plant after April 2015, though the shut down could occur as early as August 2013.

(Submitted on June 13, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023

2. Detroit Edison - Harbor Beach Power Plant Marker

Detroit Edison - Harbor Beach Power Plant image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 12, 2023

3. Detroit Edison - Harbor Beach Power Plant

The plant was decommissioned in 2013 and all that remains is some of the switchyard.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.