Fuel Mix
The fuel mix characteristics and emissions and waste of Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) as required by Public Act 141 of 2000 for the 12-month period ending 12/31/2024.
Fuel Mix
Fuel Source
|
MEC Average
Percentage
|
Regional Average
Percentage
|
| Coal |
16.679 |
24.145 |
| Oil |
0.264 |
0.442 |
| Gas |
24.569 |
38.770 |
| Hydroelectric |
0.415 |
0.591 |
| Nuclear |
41.889 |
24.869 |
| Biofuel |
0.392 |
0.673 |
| Biomass* |
0.143 |
0.306 |
| Solar |
1.721 |
1.878 |
| Solid Waste Incineration |
0.145 |
0.138 |
| Wind |
13.606 |
7.863 |
| Wood |
0.177 |
0.325 |
Everything from biofuel to wood is considered renewable. Biomass excludes wood. Solid waste incineration includes landfill gas. Wind includes a long-term renewable purchase power contract in Wolverine's mix.
Emissions and Waste Comparison
Type of Emission
|
MEC
lbs/MWh
|
Regional
lbs/MWh
|
| Sulfur Dioxide |
0.52 |
0.85 |
| Carbon Dioxide |
675.0 |
1,060.2 |
| Oxides of Nitrogen |
0.40 |
0.70 |
| High-Level Nuclear Waste |
0.0101 |
0.0060 |
Regional average information was obtained from MPSC's website and is for the 12-month period ending 12/31/24. MEC purchases 100% of its electricity from Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc., which provided this fuel mix and environmental data.