Edgewater Generating Station redevelopment

Customer sustainability goals and better renewable technology are driving the transition to renewable energy. And while coal generation used to be the least expensive energy source, it’s now among the most expensive.

Rather than investing hundreds of millions to maintain older, more expensive technology, we are investing in cleaner, less expensive renewables like solar. We are focusing on lowering costs, creating environmental benefits, meeting customer demand and being a good partner with the communities we serve.

The property is 265 acres. It's located along Lake Michigan at 3739 Lakeshore Drive in Sheboygan.

Through the state’s shared revenue program, the city of Sheboygan and Sheboygan County receive more than $1 million annually as a result of the generating station being located in the city. Those annual payments will continue even after Edgewater is retired.

Once the facility is decommissioned, the shared revenue payments will be phased out over a five-year period and the property will go on the local property tax rolls. After the five-year phased out period, the city and county will no longer receive shared revenue payments from the state.

We will continue to have our Sheboygan Operations Center in the city that maintains our energy services throughout the region. About 20 customer service representatives, line and engineering technicians, account managers, maintenance workers and administrative personnel work out of the building.

We are also developing our 150-megawatt Onion River Solar Project in Sheboygan County which is expected to be operational by the end of 2023.