Clifty Creek Coal Power Plant | United States Power Generation Facility

Clifty Creek is a coal-fired power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 38.737800, -85.420600. Owned by Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corp, the facility has a capacity of 1,303.8 MW, placing it in the large-scale category for coal power generation. The plant is operational and serves as a significant asset in the region's energy infrastructure. As a coal power plant, Clifty Creek operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the 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 particulate matter. The plant's technology likely includes subcritical or supercritical steam cycles, typical for coal plants of this era. The environmental context of Clifty Creek involves its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. The plant's capacity and operational status indicate a substantial role in meeting local electricity demand. Its location in the Ohio River Valley region, an area with a history of coal-fired generation, means it operates within a network of similar facilities, contributing to both grid stability and regional air quality considerations.

Clifty Creek's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the EPA's Clean Air Act programs. The plant's large capacity and location in the Ohio River Valley, a region with multiple coal facilities, contribute to cumulative air quality impacts.