Overview
J T Deely is a 932 MW coal power plant in San Antonio, Texas, owned by the City of San Antonio. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
J T Deely is a coal-fired power plant located in San Antonio, Texas, United States. With a capacity of 932 MW, it is a large-scale facility within the US power generation sector. The plant is owned by the City of San Antonio and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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). As a coal-based facility, J T Deely contributes to the regional power grid serving the San Antonio area. Its environmental footprint includes CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are subject to federal and state emission standards. The plant's role in the local energy mix underscores the balance between baseload power generation and environmental compliance.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the US Clean Air Act. Its location near San Antonio, a populated urban area, increases local air quality concerns. The facility's age and technology (subcritical vs.
Frequently asked questions
J T Deely is located in San Antonio, Texas, United States, at coordinates 29.3081 N, 98.3228 W.
J T Deely has a capacity of 932 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale coal power plant.
J T Deely is owned by the City of San Antonio, Texas.
As a US coal power plant, J T Deely must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
The primary fuel of J T Deely is coal, a fossil fuel that produces CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions.