Overview
Painesville is a 55.5 MW coal power plant in Ohio, United States, owned by the City of Painesville. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
Painesville is a coal-fired power plant located in Ohio, United States, with a capacity of 55.5 MW. Owned by the City of Painesville, the facility is operational and serves the local community. As a coal plant, it is part of the broader US power generation sector, which relies on a mix of fossil fuels and renewables. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Coal plants of this scale are subject to emissions limits for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. The facility may also be affected by the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which target regional air quality. Painesville's role is to provide baseload power to the local grid, supporting residential and industrial demand in the region. Its coal fuel source and age may influence its environmental footprint, but the plant remains an important part of the local energy infrastructure. The City of Painesville operates the facility to ensure reliable electricity for its residents.
Environmental context
Coal power plants like Painesville emit CO2, SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. The plant's location in Ohio, a state with a mix of industrial and agricultural activity, means emissions may affect nearby communities and ecosystems. Regulatory programs such as the EPA's Acid Rain Program and CSAPR aim to reduce these impacts, but coal plants remain a significant source of greenhouse gases.
Frequently asked questions
The Painesville coal power plant is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 41.7265, -81.2540.
The Painesville coal power plant has a capacity of 55.5 megawatts (MW).
The Painesville power plant is owned by the City of Painesville.
Coal power plants in the United States are regulated under 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). These regulations set limits on emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
The Painesville coal power plant is currently operational.