Avon Lake Coal Power Plant | Ohio, United States Power Generation Facility

Avon Lake is a coal-fired power plant located in Ohio, United States, with a capacity of 712.1 MW. The facility is owned and operated by GenOn Power Midwest LP and is currently operational. As a coal plant, it represents a significant source of baseload power generation in the region. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants. The facility's technology and age are typical for coal plants in the Midwest, with subcritical or supercritical steam cycles common for this scale. Avon Lake contributes to the local economy and energy supply, serving industrial and residential customers in northern Ohio. Its environmental footprint includes CO2 emissions from coal combustion, as well as SOx and NOx, which are regulated under the aforementioned programs. The plant's location near Lake Erie may influence local air quality and water use considerations.

The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, subject to EPA regulations. Its proximity to populated areas in Ohio and the Lake Erie watershed raises considerations for local air quality and water resources. The 712.1 MW capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal plants, with typical environmental impacts associated with coal combustion.