Overview
F B Culley is a 368.9 MW coal power plant in Indiana, United States, operated by Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co. It is an operational facility contributing to the regional power grid.
F B Culley is a coal-fired power plant located in Indiana, United States, with a capacity of 368.9 MW. Owned and operated by Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co, the facility is currently operational and plays a role in the state's energy mix. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for coal-fired power plants. As a coal plant, it is subject to regulations such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which target sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. The facility serves the local community by providing baseload power generation. Its location in Indiana places it within a region with a mix of coal and natural gas generation, contributing to grid reliability and supporting industrial and residential electricity needs.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired power plant, F B Culley's environmental context includes emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx, which are typical for this fuel type. The plant's capacity of 368.9 MW places it in the medium-scale range for coal plants in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
F B Culley is located in Indiana, United States, at coordinates 37.9111 N, -87.3275 W.
F B Culley has a capacity of 368.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal-fired power plant.
F B Culley is owned and operated by Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co.
As a U.S. coal power plant, F B Culley must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which regulate SO2 and NOx emissions.
F B Culley is a coal-fired power plant, which generates electricity by burning coal to produce steam that drives turbines.