Dairyland Power Coop and South Shore Energy announced the cancellation of the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) project and requested that the Wisconsin Public Service Commission withdraw its permits for the facility.
The 625 megawatt natural gas power plant had been proposed for construction on the shores of Lake Superior in Superior, Wisconsin. The project faced sustained opposition from multiple constituencies over an extended period, including local residents, cooperative customers, members of the Fond du Lac and Red Cliff Bands of Lake Superior Chippewa, and various environmental organizations.
Environmental groups and community advocates characterized the decision as a significant outcome. Representatives from multiple organizations involved in opposing the project noted that NTEC would have presented concerns related to climate impact, economic efficiency, grid reliability, and public health. They also indicated that the proposed location raised additional concerns. The opposition campaign spanned more than a decade, with legal interventions at the Public Service Commission beginning in 2019. The effort involved coordination among tribal advocates, environmental organizations, and community members.
City leaders in Superior were credited with working to protect residents from potential air pollution impacts associated with the facility. The cancellation of the project was framed as a victory for environmental protection and public health considerations in the region.
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