REO Town Plant

When the existing coal-burning steam plant became outdated, it was decided that a new facility would best suit the needs of the client, with the important task of providing steam power to 225 downtown-area customers including the state Capitol, state office complexes, Lansing Community College, and General Motors.

The new plant dramatically reduced the emission of greenhouse gases by 50 percent in comparison to its previous operations, while simultaneously facilitating the BWL’s goal of reducing overall emissions by 20 percent. Adjacent to the new power plant, a new four-story office building houses administrative offices.

In order to accommodate a fast-tracked project schedule, construction had to begin prior to all designs being complete or equipment being purchased. Christman successfully managed the many changes incorporated into the evolving design in order to maintain the budget and schedule of the client.