Overview
Manitowoc is a 117.4 MW coal power plant in Wisconsin, United States, owned by Manitowoc Public Utilities. It operates on petcoke fuel, serving the local grid.
Manitowoc is a coal power plant located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. With a capacity of 117.4 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the US coal fleet. The plant is owned by Manitowoc Public Utilities and is currently operational. The plant uses petcoke as its primary fuel, a byproduct of oil refining. In the United States, coal and petcoke plants are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These frameworks set emission limits for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. As a municipal utility asset, Manitowoc plays a key role in local power reliability. Its location near Lake Michigan influences environmental considerations, including water use and emissions dispersion. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) contribute to its environmental footprint, though specific emission data are not detailed here.
Environmental context
The plant's use of petcoke, a high-carbon fuel, results in significant CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas. Its location in a populated area near Lake Michigan raises concerns about local air quality and water usage. Regulatory compliance under the US Clean Air Act helps mitigate SOx and NOx emissions, but the facility's age and technology may limit efficiency gains.
Frequently asked questions
The Manitowoc power plant is located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States, near Lake Michigan.
The Manitowoc power plant has a capacity of 117.4 megawatts (MW).
The Manitowoc power plant is owned by Manitowoc Public Utilities, a municipal utility.
Coal power plants in the United States must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
The Manitowoc power plant uses petcoke as its primary fuel, a byproduct of oil refining.