Overview
Craig (CO) is a 1,427.6 MW coal power plant in Colorado, United States, owned by Tri-State G & T Assn Inc. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's baseload power generation.
Craig (CO) is a coal-fired power plant located in Colorado, United States, with a capacity of 1,427.6 MW. Owned by Tri-State G & T Assn Inc, the facility is operational and serves as a significant source of electricity for the region. As a coal plant, it operates within the context of the US energy grid, providing baseload power. The plant's technical specifications indicate a large-scale coal facility typical of US power generation. Operating under the US EPA's Clean Air Act, including programs like the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, the plant must comply with emissions limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. The technology likely involves subcritical or supercritical steam turbines, common for coal plants of this era. Environmentally, coal power generation is associated with CO2 emissions and other pollutants. Craig (CO) plays a role in the local grid, supporting industrial and residential demand. Its location in Colorado, a state with diverse energy sources, places it within a broader energy mix that includes natural gas and renewables. The plant's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to regional power supply.
Environmental context
Coal power plants like Craig (CO) have a significant environmental footprint due to CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. The facility's large capacity (1,427.6 MW) implies substantial fuel consumption and emissions. Proximity to populated areas and local air quality regulations under the US Clean Air Act influence its operational constraints. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) affect its efficiency and emission rates.
Frequently asked questions
Craig (CO) is located in Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.462700, -107.591200.
Craig (CO) has a capacity of 1,427.6 MW, making it a large-scale coal power plant.
Craig (CO) is owned by Tri-State G & T Assn Inc, a generation and transmission cooperative.
Coal power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
The primary fuel used at Craig (CO) is coal, a fossil fuel that provides baseload power generation.