Building Information
Beam Power Plant (002)
Robert M. Beam Power Plant
Current Use:
Power distribution facility, steam and cooling production.
The power plant building includes two 4 mega-watt gas turbines that can provide the entire campus with electricity and steam for heating. It is located on Stadium Dr.
Facility Information
Directions:
Located on the southeast side of Stadium Drive, in the area between Howard Street and Oliver Street. Turn east into an unmarked drive.
Map:
Latitude/Longitude:
N42.280857,W85.60692
*Parking:
Visitor - Please refer to parking map
Student - Please refer to parking map
Employee - Parking Lot 101
(signage may change as necessary without notice)
Building Coordinator:
George Jarvis, Power Plant
george.jarvis@wmich.edu
(269) 387-8548
george.jarvis@wmich.edu
(269) 387-8548
Space Usage and Historical Information
Beam Power Plant was purchased in 1994 and was originally constructed in 1928. It has approximately 49,001 square foot on 5 floors.
Current Use:
Power distribution facility, steam and cooling production.
Dedication:
Power distribution facility; steam and cooling production.
Original Use:
Power Plant