Overview
Alliant SBD 9106 Rockwell CR is a 16 MW diesel power plant in Iowa, United States, operated by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. The facility provides peaking or backup power generation capacity.
Alliant SBD 9106 Rockwell CR is a diesel-fired power plant located in Iowa, United States, with a capacity of 16 MW. This scale places it among smaller power generation facilities, typically used for peaking power or emergency backup rather than baseload generation. The plant is owned and operated by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. The facility uses oil as its primary fuel, which is common for diesel power plants. In the United States, such plants are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary engines. These regulations control emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. Diesel plants typically have lower capital costs and faster startup times compared to larger steam or combined-cycle plants. As a diesel power plant, Alliant SBD 9106 Rockwell CR contributes to grid reliability by providing rapid-response capacity during peak demand periods or when renewable generation is low. Its location in Iowa, a state with significant wind energy, means it may serve as a balancing resource. The plant's environmental footprint includes CO2 emissions from oil combustion, but its small capacity and intermittent operation likely limit its overall impact compared to larger coal or gas plants.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions, though its small capacity (16 MW) and likely intermittent operation reduce its overall environmental impact relative to larger facilities. Diesel plants are often located near load centers to provide quick response. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act ensures emission limits are met, and the plant may be subject to state-level air quality permits.
Frequently asked questions
Alliant SBD 9106 Rockwell CR is located in Iowa, United States, at coordinates 42.0356, -91.6458.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 16 MW.
The plant is owned and operated by Industrial Energy Applications Inc.
Diesel power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants and NSPS for stationary engines, which limit emissions of SO2, NOx, and particulate matter.
A 16 MW diesel plant typically serves as peaking capacity or emergency backup, providing rapid response during high demand or when renewable generation is low.