Overview
Grant Town Power Plant is a 95.7 MW coal-fired power station in West Virginia, USA, operated by American Bituminous Power LP. It supplies electricity to the regional grid under US EPA emissions regulations.
Grant Town Power Plant is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Grant Town, West Virginia, United States. With a capacity of 95.7 MW, it operates as a medium-scale plant within the US coal power sector. The facility is owned and operated by American Bituminous Power LP and remains in operational status. The plant utilizes coal as its primary fuel source, a technology that has been a cornerstone of US power generation for decades. As a coal plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, including 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, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Grant Town Power Plant contributes to the local energy mix and grid stability in the region. Its location in West Virginia, a state with a strong coal mining heritage, underscores its role in utilizing local fuel resources. The plant's operations are subject to ongoing environmental oversight, balancing electricity generation with regulatory compliance and community impact.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under US federal programs. Its location in a rural area of West Virginia may reduce direct population exposure, but regional air quality impacts are managed through CSAPR and state implementation plans. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) influence its efficiency and emission profile compared to modern supercritical or CCGT plants.
Frequently asked questions
Grant Town Power Plant is located in Grant Town, West Virginia, United States, at coordinates 39.561800, -80.163100.
Grant Town Power Plant has a capacity of 95.7 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a medium-scale coal power plant.
Grant Town Power Plant is owned by American Bituminous Power LP.
As a US coal plant, Grant Town Power Plant must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Grant Town Power Plant uses coal as its primary fuel source, a common fuel for power generation in the United States.