Overview
Airport Industrial is a 10 MW diesel power plant in Colorado, USA, operated by Black Hills Colorado Electric LLC. It provides peaking capacity to the local grid.
Airport Industrial is a diesel power plant located in Colorado, United States, with a capacity of 10 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Black Hills Colorado Electric LLC and is currently in operational status. As a diesel-fired plant, it serves as a peaking unit, providing electricity during periods of high demand. 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). Diesel engines are subject to emissions standards for nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide (SO2). The facility's relatively small capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation in the US. Airport Industrial plays a role in maintaining grid reliability in its region, particularly during peak load events. Its location in Colorado, a state with a mix of coal, natural gas, and renewable energy sources, means it contributes to the diversity of the local power generation portfolio. The plant's environmental footprint is typical for diesel peaking plants, with higher emissions per MWh compared to combined-cycle gas turbines or renewables.
Environmental context
The plant's use of diesel fuel results in higher CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in Colorado, which has air quality concerns in certain areas, means emissions of NOx and particulate matter are regulated under state and federal programs. The 10 MW capacity suggests limited local air quality impact, but as a peaking plant, it operates intermittently, reducing overall emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Airport Industrial is located in Colorado, United States, at coordinates 38.284400, -104.530800.
Airport Industrial is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 10 MW, used for peaking power generation.
The plant is owned and operated by Black Hills Colorado Electric LLC.
Diesel power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for NOx, SO2, and particulate matter, as well as state-level emissions standards.
Airport Industrial has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.