Overview
Crawfordsville Power Plant is a 24.9 MW coal-fired power station in Indiana, USA, owned by Crawfordsville Energy LLC. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
Crawfordsville Power Plant is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Indiana, United States, with a capacity of 24.9 MW. Owned by Crawfordsville Energy LLC, the plant is operational and serves the local grid. As a small-scale coal plant, it contributes to the region's energy mix while operating under federal environmental standards. The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, a technology that has been widely deployed across the US for baseload power. Given its size, the facility likely employs subcritical boiler technology, which is typical for older or smaller coal units. Regulatory oversight comes from the US Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act, including programs such as the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. Environmentally, the plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are subject to emission limits and monitoring. Its location in Indiana places it within a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural activity. The plant's relatively small capacity means its environmental footprint is modest compared to larger coal facilities, but it still plays a role in local power supply and grid stability.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion generates CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the US Clean Air Act. Its location in Indiana, a state with significant coal generation, means it operates within a regional context of air quality management. The facility's small capacity (24.9 MW) limits its overall environmental impact, but it still contributes to local and regional emission inventories.
Frequently asked questions
Crawfordsville Power Plant is located in Indiana, United States, at coordinates 40.0489 N, -86.8992 W.
The plant has a capacity of 24.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale coal power facility.
The plant is owned by Crawfordsville Energy LLC.
Coal power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which set limits on SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
Small coal power plants often use subcritical boiler technology, which is less efficient than supercritical or ultra-supercritical designs but is common in older or smaller facilities.