Who We Are
Primary Power International is a leading developer of renewable energy in the U.S. and Canada.
Our game is wood fuel. Simply put. We're experts at diverting wood and other organic materials from the waste stream and using it as fuel to produce clean, environmentally sound electricity. We provided much-needed power to satisfy today's energy needs in addition to providing cost effective waste management options for the forest products and related industries.
We are a vertically integrated company, collecting and processing the alternative fuels we use to power our plants. This power is then sold to industry, and public and private utilities through our marketing company. We are multifaceted, yet grounded in a single, simple philosophy - that a successful business comes from successful relationships with our customers, our employees and the communities in which we do business. This includes environmental stewardship, which is the responsibility of us all.
Our employees are our most valuable asset, with whom we share a common goal: supplying our utility and industrial customers with reliable, cost-effective power in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Projects
Primary Power International has been developing and acquiring independent power projects in the United States since 1981, beginning with the commissioning of the company's first major project in 1991: Grayling Generating Station, a 36 megawatt, $70 million wood-fired plant in Grayling, Michigan. Its sister plant, Genesee Power Station located near Flint, Michigan, was commissioned in 1994. These partnerships helped launch Primary Power's solo endeavors that resulted in the acquisition or development of seven additional companies between 1998 and 2001.
Together these operations provide an outlet for more than 1 million tons of wood waste per year, providing affordable and environmentally-sound options for the forest products industry, and other generators of wood wastes.
History
Primary Power International was formed in 1981 and now has ownership interests in 90 megawatts of wood- fired power in the U.S. and 30.5 megawatts in Canada. We also operate a company that processes tire-derived fuel, and a power marketing firm. Services include project development, engineering and environmental consulting.
Our company goal is to develop our energy business while diversifying fuel types and geographic regions.
