Campbell Plant Subarea Plan
What & Why
As part of Consumers Energy's 2019 Clean Energy Plan to transition away from fossil-fuel-derived sources of power, the J.H. Campbell Complex was scheduled for an early closure and decommissioning by 2025. This was approved by state regulators and would follow the closure of two coal units in Consumers Energy’s D.E. Karn Plant in 2023.
Consumers Energy’s intent with this closure is to: (1) enable the utility company to get closer to end coal use by 2025, (2) lower its carbon footprint, and (3) add more renewable energy in its power delivery.
As Consumers Energy is a major industrial user and a key tax contributor to the Port Sheldon Township and Grand Haven Area Public Schools District, this 2024-2025 Master Plan & Economic Resiliency Plan Effort is embarking on a subarea plan focused on exploring possible uses for the Consumers Energy properties. The goal is to cast a vision for the transition and provide a proactive blueprint in guiding long-term future preservation/development opportunities that would align with Port Sheldon Township’s community, economic, and environmental interests.
Subarea Study Process and Outreach
Drafts for review will be uploaded here at different milestones of the study process. Please continue to check for updates and opportunities to provide feedback.
The community was invited to attend the January 8th Review Open House, where the subarea vision, potential transition scenarios, and evaluation findings for transition scenarios were shared for feedback.
Additional Resources
Consumers Energy JH Campbell Plant Retirement
Consumers Energy 2023 Percheron Study
Ottawa County Parks & Recreation JH Campbell Site Study
Consumers Energy JH Campbell Plant Tours Press Release
October 17, 2024:
Direction & Ideation Workshop Presentation
January 8, 2024:
Review Open House
These visioning scenarios are NOT proposals to be acted upon, but another step in the Master Plan public engagement process, gathering public feedback on what might be preferable for future development on the Consumers Energy parcels ONLY, and that is, IF those parcels become available for redevelopment in the distant future. The Township Master Plan is NOT making any sweeping changes that would disrupt the rural character of the township. To the contrary, the Master plan seeks to preserve the large lot residential, agricultural heritage, and recreational opportunities we all enjoy.
January 9, 2024:
Consumers Energy Subarea Town Hall
