Overview
Orrville is a 84.5 MW coal power plant in Ohio, United States, owned by the City of Orrville. It is an operational facility contributing to the local power grid.
Orrville is a coal-fired power plant located in Orrville, Ohio, United States. With a capacity of 84.5 MW, it is a small-scale coal plant that serves the local community. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Orrville, ensuring municipal control over power generation. As a coal power plant in the United States, Orrville operates under the regulatory framework of the 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. The plant's technology is typical of smaller coal units, often using subcritical boiler technology. The plant plays a role in providing baseload power to the Orrville area. Its environmental footprint includes CO2 emissions from coal combustion, as well as SOx and NOx, which are subject to federal and state emission limits. The facility's location in a smaller city reduces direct population exposure compared to larger urban plants.
Environmental context
The Orrville coal plant's environmental context is shaped by its fuel type and capacity. Coal combustion releases CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to regional air quality concerns. The plant's location in Ohio places it within the scope of the CSAPR, which aims to reduce cross-state air pollution. Its relatively small capacity (84.5 MW) and municipal ownership may influence its operational flexibility and compliance strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The Orrville coal power plant is located in Orrville, Ohio, United States, at coordinates 40.851000, -81.765800.
The Orrville power plant has a capacity of 84.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale coal-fired facility.
The Orrville power plant is owned by the City of Orrville, Ohio, and is municipally operated.
Coal power plants in the United States are subject to the Clean Air Act, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The primary fuel used at the Orrville power plant is coal, which is typical for this type of facility.