Merom Coal Power Plant, Indiana | United States Power Generation Facility

Merom is a coal-fired power plant located in Indiana, United States, with a capacity of 1,080 MW. Owned by Hoosier Energy R E C Inc, it is an operational facility that contributes to the region's power generation mix. The plant is situated in a rural area of Sullivan County, near the Wabash River. As a coal power plant, Merom operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act, National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and the Acid Rain Program. The facility uses subcritical boiler technology typical of older coal plants, and its emissions are subject to continuous monitoring and reduction requirements under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. The plant plays a significant role in providing baseload power to the local grid, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location near the Wabash River provides access to cooling water, and the plant's operations are integrated with regional transmission networks. The facility's environmental performance is managed through compliance with state and federal permits.

The plant's coal combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, with emissions subject to US EPA regulations. Its location in a rural area reduces direct population exposure, but regional air quality impacts are managed under the Clean Air Act. The facility's age and subcritical technology result in higher emission rates per MWh compared to modern natural gas or renewable plants.