Herbert A Wagner Coal Power Plant | Maryland, USA

Herbert A Wagner is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Maryland, United States, with a capacity of 1058.5 MW. The plant is owned by H.A. Wagner LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the regional power grid. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a coal plant, it utilizes conventional combustion technology typical of large-scale baseload generation in the United States. The plant's capacity places it in the large-scale category for coal power generation. Its environmental footprint is influenced by its fuel type and proximity to populated areas. The facility plays a significant role in meeting electricity demand in the region, while adhering to federal emission standards for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.

The plant's coal fuel source results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location near the Chesapeake Bay watershed may necessitate additional environmental controls to protect local air and water quality. Typical coal plants of this scale operate under stringent EPA regulations to mitigate environmental impact.