Overview
Genoa is a 345.6 MW coal power plant in Wisconsin, United States, operated by Dairyland Power Coop. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
Genoa is a coal-fired power plant located in Wisconsin, United States, with a capacity of 345.6 MW. It is owned and operated by Dairyland Power Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving member distribution cooperatives in the Upper Midwest. The plant plays a key role in meeting the electricity demands of the region. The plant 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 Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants. As a coal-fired facility, Genoa is subject to stringent emission limits and monitoring requirements. Genoa contributes to the reliability of the regional power grid, providing baseload power to the cooperative's member systems. The plant's location near the Mississippi River facilitates fuel delivery and cooling water access. Its operations are integrated with Dairyland Power's broader generation portfolio, which includes other fossil fuel and renewable energy sources.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions, as well as SO2 and NOx, which are regulated under the EPA's Acid Rain Program and CSAPR. Its location in a rural area near the Mississippi River may affect local air quality and water resources. Typical coal plants of this era have moderate efficiency and environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The Genoa power plant is located in Wisconsin, United States, near the Mississippi River.
The Genoa power plant has a capacity of 345.6 megawatts (MW).
The Genoa power plant is owned and operated by Dairyland Power Cooperative.
Coal power plants in the United States are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which limit emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
Coal power plants emit carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), contributing to climate change and local air pollution. They also require significant water for cooling.