Overview
Bonanza is a 499.5 MW coal power plant in Utah, United States, operated by Deseret Generation & Tran Coop. It serves the regional grid with baseload power.
Bonanza is a coal-fired power plant located in Utah, United States, with a capacity of 499.5 MW. It is owned and operated by Deseret Generation & Tran Coop, a cooperative utility serving the region. The plant is operational and contributes to the local power supply. The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, a common choice for baseload generation in the United States. Coal plants of this scale typically operate under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other emissions. The technology is likely subcritical or supercritical, common for plants of this vintage. As a coal facility, Bonanza plays a significant role in grid stability but faces environmental scrutiny due to CO2 emissions and local air quality impacts. Its location in a less densely populated area of Utah may reduce direct population exposure, but regional haze and water usage are considerations. The plant's continued operation reflects the ongoing role of coal in the U.S. energy mix.
Environmental context
Bonanza's coal-fired generation produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to regional air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in rural Utah may limit direct population exposure, but the plant's emissions can affect regional haze and acid deposition. Water usage for cooling is a concern in the arid West. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) influence its efficiency and environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Bonanza is located in Utah, United States, near coordinates 40.0864, -109.2844.
Bonanza has a capacity of 499.5 MW, making it a medium-sized coal plant.
Bonanza is owned by Deseret Generation & Tran Coop, a cooperative utility.
Coal plants like Bonanza must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which limit SO2 and NOx emissions.
Coal plants emit CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to climate change, acid rain, and local air pollution. Water use for cooling is also a concern.